Having wrist pain? Strengthen your wrist with these 6 simple exercises says a personal trainer. Wrist pain can be excruciatingly painful and gets in the way of everyday tasks like writing, typing, and carrying grocery bags. Repetitive hand movements like typing and driving can be a killer for your wrist….

If you’ve been wishing to relax, de-stress, and rebalance your body, this ‘do nothing’ pose is the one you need.  We are wired to believe that positive outcomes come from doing more. But when it comes to releasing your body’s built-up tension, improving circulation, and de-stressing, doing less can go…

As we age, it is incredibly important to keep our shoulders mobile, healthy, and strong. The wall angel exercise does exactly that. Read more to learn about how to incorporate this shoulder mobility exercise into your workout routine. Shoulder mobility isn’t necessarily on top of most people’s minds, but when…

Wrist pain can be excruciatingly painful and gets in the way of everyday tasks like writing, typing, and carrying grocery bags. Repetitive hand movements like typing and driving can be a killer for your wrist. Not only they can create stiffness in your wrists and hands, but they also become…

If you find yourself with an aching lower back and out-of-whack posture, it may be a sign that your hamstrings are tight. You may not think stiff hamstrings are the cause of your low back pain, but stiffness in those muscles can affect other areas including your back.  Hamstrings are…

Three exercises that work like magic for a trigger point release. Do these exercises regularly for muscle release. Achy neck and pain in the upper back can be uncomfortable and hard to live with, but a few simple stretches daily can go a long way in pain relief.  If you’ve…

Achy neck and pain in the upper back can be uncomfortable and hard to live with, but a few simple stretches daily can go a long way in pain relief.  If you’ve been physically feeling as though you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, it’s a…

If you are short on time and need a stretch that activates all the muscles and preps your body for movements, this one stretch fits the bill.  It’s called the world’s greatest stretch.  As the name claims, this PNF stretching is one of the best stretches, if not the best…

Deep inside the pelvis, wrapping around the lumbar spine is the psoas muscle that’s crucial to every movement. It’s not a visible muscle that gives your torso the defined six-pack, but it’s one you can’t neglect when building a stronger, functional body. The psoas muscle is responsible for flexing the…

Good core strength is key to good health and healthy aging. Whether you are riding a bike, carrying grocery bags, or simply standing straight, a strong core is what keeps your torso steady.  It’s also what holds up your spine, mobilizes your full body, and brings balance and stability.  If…