Tight Hips and Achy Knees? This One Move Targets Both
Are you feeling tension or discomfort in your hips, knees, and thighs? Your quadriceps (quads) and hip flexors might be telling you they need some relief. The quad muscles, located on the front of our thighs, often become overworked champions, compensating for modern lifestyle factors and exercise habits. If you’re reading this, there’s a good […]
From Bed-Bound to Hiking: Theresa’s Incredible Pain Recovery Journey
Last year, I received an email from a woman who’d been on a long road to recovery after debilitating pain. She was finishing physical therapy for her pelvic floor and was curious about the Pilates Tonic Online membership. She’d found some relief with physical therapy, but her feet and back still hurt, and her thoracic […]
The Hidden Squat Culprit: Are Your Calves Holding You Back?
In the last video, (Regain Flexibility and Strength With a Pain-Free Squat), we looked at how a full squat can help you maintain and regain strength and flexibility in your hips, knees, and ankles. But when it comes to actually doing a full squat, most of us are not getting the maximum benefit from this […]
Regain Flexibility and Strength With a Pain-Free Squat
When it comes to simultaneously building strength and flexibility, there are few exercises more effective than a full squat. Did you just flinch at the thought of squatting or immediately dismiss the possibility because of your knees? If so, you definitely want to check out the technique in today’s video. You might have heard that […]
The Missing Link in Core Strength: Are You Overlooking This?
Somewhere along the line, you’ve probably heard that having a strong core is important. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, core strength surged in popularity and became the go-to solution for a lot of problems. Back pain? “You need to strengthen your core.” Want better posture? “You need a strong core.” Want better balance? […]
Unclump Your Spine and Alleviate Back Tension with This Unusual Cat-Cow Technique
The Cat-Cow is a popular exercise packed with benefits like: But there’s one common approach to this exercise that will prevent you from receiving the full value the Cat-Cow has to offer. What common approach am I talking about? Moving too fast. This exercise is often practiced quickly without much focus on the movement itself. […]
