Whether you teach exercise classes or participate, every time the word squat comes up it is met with resounding moans and groans. Have you ever heard someone yell out “Yessssss, I love squats!”? Probably not. Squats are a movement we do all day every day. In fact, it is considered the most functional movement in …
The Core has Your Back
We have all heard the word ‘Backbone’ used to portray an image of strength or support, like when we hear something described as “the backbone of America”. Of course, when we think about the spine, our actual backbone, we also think of strength and support. This prehistoric-looking bony tower is meant to hold us upright, …
Walking with Your Ribs: The Importance of the Upper Body in Gait
If I asked you “how do you walk?”, you would probably describe stepping one foot in front of the other, or swinging your legs forward and back. Most people do not consider what happens from the waist up when they walk. Have you ever noticed someone swinging their arms freely as they walk down the …
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