As a personal trainer, I know that the greatest predictor of injury is past injury in whatever part of the body we’re talking about. But physical injury and mental efficacy (your belief in yourself that you can do a particular thing) are different. The problem on the mental side is that it’s easy to look …
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Become More Flexible – Through Your Surroundings
Edward Stanley is quoted as saying, “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” I’d offer that if you don’t find time for stretching, you will have to make time for injury. It’s that important. Learn how to set your environment up for …
Episode 034: Shoulder Pain – You Can’t Just Shrug it Off
Did you know that up to 67% of us experience shoulder pain at one point or another? That is why we are continuing our common pain series with the shoulder. The common pain series is all about understanding how healthy living and smart exercise and movement can go a long way to helping you live …
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Episode 033: Common Pain Series: Knee Pain
This week we are are continuing our common pains series with knee pain. Knee pain is a common source of injury and something I‘ve struggled with off and on since college. Recently my own father-in-law underwent a knee replacement surgery as well. So, today I want to discuss ways we can help protect our knees. …
Episode 032: No Holdin’ Back – Let’s Talk Low Back Pain
This week we are discussing pain! Specifically lower back pain. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and a leading cause of disability worldwide. It goes beyond just discomfort and often changes your quality life and ability to do the things you love or the …
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