A kinesiologist’s guide to running well into your later years — Although we can do everything in our power to live healthy lives, it’s impossible to fully delay aging. Some bodily processes begin to break down over the years, and it’s just part of life. For example, the complaint around progressive stiffness is a completely valid one. As the body grows…

It’s exercise, but not as you know it — Sometimes the simplest of fitness principles are the ones that go under the radar. In this case, the difference between exercise and physical activity is often greatly overlooked. We’re fed all of these fancy-looking videos and articles that show us how to train, when to train, and why we’re never…

Have you ever tried this clever exercise before your run? — It’s no secret that running can be hard on the low back. The constant impact and endless mileage place great wear and tear on our tissues and can lead to injury if we’re not being proactive. Fortunately, there is one thing you can be doing to remove all risks of…

It’s so easy you can do it with your eyes closed! — Do you ever wake up with stubborn back pain? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a chronic problem or you simply woke up on the wrong side of the bed, you can find hope through exercise. Regardless of the severity of pain, virtually everyone can find relief through simple movements that…

If you’re not targeting this muscle, you’re not doing it right. — As a personal trainer and kinesiologist, I rarely see folks fully maximizing their core training. This is usually because very few people pay attention to lateral work that targets the obliques and dynamically stabilizes the spine. Spoiler alert: I’m not talking about the infamous Russian twists or kettlebell side bends…

This funky-looking movement blew my mind when I first saw it — All runners should be training their calves, period. This muscle group plays a key role throughout the running gait and has a close relationship with the health and safety of the Achilles tendon. While you may think that training this area is simple, there’s more to it than meets the…

This is the easiest thing you’ll do all day — One of the most common complaints I hear from runners as a kinesiologist is tight hamstrings. While there are several reasons for this, there is one key mistake many people are making with their training that is causing such uncomfortable tightness in this localized area. I don’t blame them, however…

Your current form is likely dangerous! — Although the bicep curl may appear to be a simple exercise, there is a lot that can go wrong. In particular, what you think is good form may be causing unnecessary force and shearing at the elbow joint. …

Don’t leave it to risk. You can avoid SI joint pain easily. — The SI (sacroiliac) joint is an area that few people are familiar with, yet it can cause us nightmares. If you’re struggling to pinpoint it, it’s essentially the spot where the pelvis meets the spine. As you can imagine, a whole lot can go wrong in this busy and complex…