by Alexandra Ellis | Dec 10, 2020 | Podcast |
Better flexibility comes from your brain trusting that you can move safely – not your muscles magically getting longer. So why is stretching always recommended when you have pain? And is there something else you can do (that’s faster and has longer-lasting...
by aewinfotest | Dec 3, 2020 | Podcast |
Whether it’s the nebulous days of WFH or the holidays throwing you off track – if you haven’t locked in your workout habits yet, there’s no time like the present. Consistent movement will bring ease to your mental and physical health unlike anything else. In...
by aewinfotest | Nov 26, 2020 | Podcast |
Going from worried about surgery to pain-free in 6 weeks is not only possible – my guest today made it happen. I truly believe that you can change the unchangeable – and Lisette is a perfect example of what taking back control of your body and self-care...
by aewinfotest | Nov 19, 2020 | Podcast |
Have you ever heard that muscle memory and muscle confusion are the “secret” to getting stronger? I hope I’m not the only one who imagines tiny brains inside your muscles when you hear “muscle memory”. To be honest, the science behind what’s actually happening is...
by aewinfotest | Nov 12, 2020 | Podcast |
When doing core work – should you keep your lower back pressed down? Or in neutral? The better question is WHY. Why are you doing it in the first place? Because when you understand the underlying mechanics, you can make a better decision for your body. So on...
by aewinfotest | Nov 5, 2020 | Podcast |
If you’re a runner – you know what a pain (literally!) calf tension can be. And even if you don’t run, you’ve probably felt the ache of tightness along the back of your lower leg from time to time. But what should you do? Stretching your calves off the edge of a...
by aewinfotest | Oct 29, 2020 | Podcast |
If you took a break from workouts after the gyms closed earlier this year, you might have noticed that things like concentration and sleep got a little bit harder. But what actually happens to your brain when you exercise? And why do people who exercise seem to have...
by aewinfotest | Oct 22, 2020 | Podcast |
I’ve been mistaken as a PT on more than one occasion, but the truth is – I never went to physical therapy school. It’s not that I didn’t try (I applied twice), but between lost transcripts and missed deadlines, the universe had other plans for me. So in today’s...
by aewinfotest | Oct 15, 2020 | Podcast |
Amanda Thebe is a Menopause Warrior. Because menopause is something that everyone with ovaries will experience in their lifetime – and there’s still a ton of mystery around it. Since your hormones regulate and dictate everything from hunger levels, to sleep...
by aewinfotest | Oct 8, 2020 | Podcast |
Squatting is one of the most natural human moves – but so many of us can’t do it because of issues with your hip, knees, lower back, ankles or feet. So if knee pain is slowing you down, today’s episode is for you. A little bit every day is enough to maintain...