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How to get rid of muscle soreness Oh, my aching muscles. They are just sore, sore, sore all over. I just had a crazy hike/bike/run/jump/swim/surf/ski/skate/bing/bang/boom event and now I am so sore I can hardly move

How to mobilize your shoulders in 6 quick moves My eye is attracted to bright, shiny objects. This week I noticed a new bright shiny orange thing in the stretching room, and I assumed it was a new weighted bar of so

How to get a great workout on a staircase I love being able to create a great sweat with whatever is around me. That way, I can’t use the excuse that I didn’t have the right equipment or I couldn’t get to the gym an

So, you’ve fallen on your shoulder. Ouch! Sorry to hear that.  You happen to be snowboarding…or skiing…or out hiking, biking, or gardening. It doesn’t seem to be getting better on it’s own.  What to do? 

Question: Is it better to workout outdoor or indoors Answer: Hands down, outdoors!  Even in the wintertime? It’s so cold out!  Even better… One of the best ways to reduce cortisol (the hormone that can pack on

How to work out with weights and a rock Do you think you need lots of fancy equipment to get a solid weight lifting workout in?  Think again! The other day my client Andee wanted to throw some weights around. She’s

How to loosen your back muscles while driving Holiday travel season is upon us, and with that comes spending time in seated positions…driving to grandma’s, flying to see your cousins, or making multiple cross-

How to avoid “text neck” Many more sore necks have cropped up, thanks to the ever-increasing use of cell phones and tablets. Does this position look familiar? (I borrowed the following three images from forwar

How to activate your glutes with one simple tweak You know walking sideways is a great way to activate your glutes, but have you tried walking sideways up against a wall for a lateral frame of reference?  Below you&