Mobility is an often neglected component of fitness. Think about it: most people you see in the gym are either lifting heavy weights or running on the treadmill. Few people are working on their mobility by stretching and moving with purpose. But you shouldn’t sleep on your mobility work! Mobility…

It doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete, office worker, stay-at-home parent, or anything in between. Everyone needs to exercise.  But which exercises should you do based on your unique needs? This is a hard question to answer without a thorough evaluation and a discussion of goals (1). However, a few…

When it comes to orthopedic injuries, shoulder issues are incredibly common. In fact, after low back pain, shoulder pain is one of the most frequently seen problems in doctors’ offices. This is due to the unique structure of the shoulder, which is a ball and socket joint. Because the shoulder…

As we get older, our bodies go through many different changes. One such change is that we tend to lose muscle mass later in life. This process, known as sarcopenia, often begins in our 40s and 50s and continues on for the rest of our lives. Luckily, there are some…

Strength training exercise comes in many different forms. For instance, you can work every body part using free weights and machines at your local gym. However, some people don’t have the time to get to the gym for their strength training routine. These individuals still want to build strength, but…

When it comes to maintaining our health, exercise is an absolute must. It includes different types like cardio, resistance training, and flexibility exercises. While flexibility training often takes a back seat to glamorous workouts like cardio and weightlifting, it plays a crucial role in joint health and overall body mobility….

This no-weight ab workout is great for building entire core strength without any sit-ups or crunches. Want to tone up the abs and get a stronger core? The good news is, you don’t need a long workout or crunches and situps that hurt your back to build the strong core…

Sharp and intense lower back pain is very common, and if you’ve experienced it, you know just how debilitating this condition can be (1). Fortunately, lumbago can be effectively managed with just a few simple daily stretches. In this article, we’ll review a four-exercise morning routine that can help you…

Back is one muscle group you want to bulletproof as you age. Your back is responsible for posture, upper body stabilization, and mobility. A strong and healthy back also helps prevent injury and lower back pain. To develop proper strength in your back muscles, dumbbells come in extremely handy and…

Fight off harmful belly fat with these effective 3 exercises. Losing weight is not easy, and anyone who tells you differently is flat-out lying. It takes hard work, dedication, and discipline to lose belly fat. However, with the right tools in hand, anyone can burn fat in this area. In…

In modern society, we spend the vast majority of our time sitting. Think about it: we wake up, then sit as we eat breakfast. We get ready for the day, then sit as we commute to work.  We get to the office, and we sit for 8 or more hours…

If losing abdominal fat is at the top of your fitness goal, add these moves to your workout routine to say goodbye to belly fat for good. Losing weight is not easy, and anyone who tells you differently is flat-out lying. It takes hard work, dedication, and discipline to lose…