Feet are incredibly complex, and the only thing more complex than these structures is the ever-present, ongoing (and often passionate) debate around whether or not we as humans should keep our feet as free from the confines of shoes as possible. Many advocate that we should avoid cushioned shoes, orthotics, and such structures like the plague, whether walking or running. …
Motivate Yourself to Workout at Home | Pro Tips to Get Fired up
I absolutely love working out – I’ve been going to gyms since I was in early high school. To me, few things are better than going to one of my favorite gyms and getting a great session in, one in which I leave the gym feeling like I’ve challenged my body in ways that will make it stronger and healthier. …
5 Awesome Benefits of Walking Sideways on a Treadmill (You Need These)
Yes, you can walk sideways on a treadmill and yes, it has some pretty great benefits so long as you do it appropriately. If there’s one thing you need to know when it comes to exercise equipment, it’s that any piece of equipment can be used in a multitude of ways, be it conventional or unconventional. So long as it’s …
Four Handy Exercises to Help Loosen Stiff Ankles in all Directions
Stiff ankles are no fun. And the only thing better than getting them un-stiffened is getting them un-stiffened with exercises that are simple, straightforward and easy to perform. And while there are numerous exercises and ways you can work on improving your ankle mobility all by yourself, the four easy exercises in this article can help improve your ankle mobility …
Vibrating Massage Balls: Here’s Some Effective and Nifty Benefits
As a physical therapist who is also a strength & conditioning specialist, I am always proud to say that I am stupidly passionate about helping others feel as physically well as possible. And I must admit that I tend to have a serious case of gear acquisition syndrome, in which I’m always playing around with therapeutic devices to see which …
BFR Training for the Elderly: Why Smart Seniors are Using it
Every now and then, something comes along worthy of being called “the next best thing since sliced bread.” As a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist, I don’t throw that term around lightly. But when it comes to helping seniors improve their strength and stay physically strong (and thus, healthier), blood flow restriction training is certainly worthy of that …
Vibrating Foam Roller vs Regular Foam Roller | Proven Benefits of Each
If you’re wondering if there could be a therapeutic difference between using a regular foam roller versus one of those new, fancy, vibrating rollers that are becoming increasingly popular these days, you’re not alone. Many people across the internet are wondering this same question and, therefore, if one truly reigns superior to the other. And when looking at the findings …
MOBO Board Review: Why it’s Unlike Any Other Balance Board
If there’s one thing I need to constantly remind myself of, it’s to never judge a book by its cover. This was certainly the case a short while ago when I came across the MOBO board, a unique looking balance board that I had prematurely assumed to be “just another gimmick-type balance board on the market”. Ha, boy was I …
Foam Rolling Your Pecs: A MUCH More Practical & Effective Way
If you haven’t had success when it comes to finding a practical way to roll out your tight, sore and achy pectoral muscles, you’re not alone. Plenty of people looking to keep their pecs from feeling excessively tight and lousy actually struggle to find a practical and effective way to do so; it’s a tricky issue since this area of …
Massage Gun vs Vibrating Foam Roller – Is One Better than the Other?
With technology continually advancing at blistering speeds, the health and fitness world is producing some unique and beneficial recovery methods that are rising in popularity. The problem is that sometimes there can be a seemingly overwhelming amount of overlap between these different products that are all claiming to do what sound like similar things. One such prominent example is the …