Why I Squat (and you should too!)
When we were babies, squatting was no big deal, and was the preferred position for many activities. Yet as the years passed, our ability to get into the bottom of a squat disappeared, and for most of us, was not missed. So what changed from diapers to the desk?...Common Excuses that are Holding You Back from a Pain-Free Life (and a zillion other things)
Here is a list of the top excuses I hear from people on why they don’t do any stretching or soft-tissue work at home. I’d bet money that these excuses are also interchangeable for anything else in your life you are thinking of starting but...How to Approach Stretching and Self-Massage
Are you stiff and in pain and ready to do something about it? Maybe you already have Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls and other self-massage tools, but aren’t sure how to use them? Here are some suggestions to get your self-care routine started....Stand Up for Yourself
In 99.9% of my classes, we learn how to stand. Regardless of the community of people in front of me, we learn how to stand upright on our own two feet. Why? Because it prepares you for any other stretches or poses to follow, as well as start questioning why you...I Like to Move It
How much activity do you do in a single day? How much of your day is spent sedentary (without movement) compared to movement time? We have morphed into a society that must schedule time for movement, and many argue that they don’t even have the time for that....Floss Your Shoulders Back to Health
Are you shoulders a pain, both literally and figuratively? If lack of movement from inactivity, work, or injury is causing you to lose range of motion in your shoulders, its about time you did something about it. If its been years since you tried, no worries! Our...How do you stay honest?
There are many things we have to do on a daily basis that may not be our favorite things in the universe. Having someone else to hold you accountable and ensure you get the task done is always better than having to rely on yourself. Many of my blog ideas come...Accepting Challenges, Potential Opportunities, and Growth
I took on a new challenge this week in trying CrossFit for the first time. It was hard, I was sweaty, and today I can hardly lift my arms, but accepting the challenge was totally worth it. I was impressed with the result of putting my current physical strength and...The Little Guy on Your Shoulder is Not Here to Help
I let my ego get the best of me. All this time telling others not to worry about the person next to them during class, you’d think I’d take my own advice. Ha! I was working out at my boot camp and the task was to lunge up the stairs, skipping as many...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for pain - and pain is something you don’t have to just deal with.
When you don’t feel good - everything suffers. Your relationships, Your home life, Your work life.
You’re not YOU when you’re in pain.
You can change the unchangeable starting today.
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