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…

It’s been going under your radar for far too long! — Struggling with daily back pain? Tired of weak, tight glutes? There may just be one exercise that can solve all of your issues, or at least give you a huge head start. For whatever reason, this particular exercise is scarcely used as a rehab modality and has been neglected for…

A personal trainer’s case for why you should be getting outdoors — Whether due to safety, poor weather, or flat-out convenience, treadmills are a popular choice for many runners. Can it, however, be a complete replacement for running outdoors? If you look at things from a physiological or biomechanical perspective, it becomes quite clear that running solely on a treadmill isn’t ideal…but…

These feel easy but will work wonders for overcoming flare-ups! — There are hundreds of reasons why your back may be feeling stiff and painful. You could’ve lifted too heavy, run too far, or simply overworked yourself in the office. There’s even a chance that there’s no connection to why your body is feeling grumpy. …

Do you want to improve your form and speed? This is what it takes. — Did you know that warm-ups and strength exercises can co-exist for runners? Not only is it possible to implement resistance-based movements into your pre-run routine, but it should be encouraged for maximal performance and injury prevention! Now I know that you’re probably thinking something along the lines of, “I have…

A kinesiologist’s exercise prescription for happy hips forever. — If you struggle with tight, cranky hips, listen up. You don’t need to stretch for hours on end to get the relief you’re looking for. It’s time to put the braces and painkillers away because I’ve got a prescription that’s far more effective and sustainable. …

As a kinesiologist, I see so many patients forget this one thing. — I came across a meme yesterday of someone drowning while swimming in knee-deep water. The caption read, “Why am I still in pain? I’m doing all my rehab exercises!”. Other text bubbles surrounded the image such as ‘sleeps 4 hours per night’, and ‘eats poorly and is chronically dehydrated’. …

Studies now reveal a better way and it’s dead easy. — Glute bridges don’t target the glutes; we’ve been misled for decades. Most people would consider you crazy for saying this, but what if you were true? What if you have the evidence to back it up? Believe it or not, this is now a reality. This exercise doesn’t do what…