If You Wear Shoes, You Need This Calf Stretch
I’ve really been looking forward to sharing today’s exercise with you! I learned this stretch in Katy Bowman’s Restorative Exercise™ program, and it’s the most simple and effective calf stretch I’ve ever come across. First, though, you need to know why this is so important. When your lower legs (calves, shins, etc.) get too tight, they […]
An Easy Way to Strengthen Your Back
Many back strengthening, or extension, exercises have you lie on your stomach and lift your upper body (or your legs, or both) off the ground. While these exercises can be effective for some people, it causes many, many others to sink into the low back, and bend in places that already bend too much, just to […]
The Fascial Side Bend – How to Do It Correctly
I love the technique in today’s video because it directly applies to any exercise you’re already doing, whether it’s Pilates, yoga, Crossfit, or just stretching in your kitchen. If you take the time to tune in and feel the length tension required for this technique, you’ll likely double the benefits you are getting. Opening up […]
How to Hydrate and Release Tight, Painful Hips
I originally learned this technique from Jen and Casey over at Fusion Pilates in Asheville, and it’s gotten very popular over the years because it’s a very effective technique! This exercise is the perfect supplement, and maybe even the missing key, to any hip stretches you are already doing. It helps to hydrate and release […]
The Ultimate Cat-Cow Stretch Tweak
The Cat/Cow stretch can be a really fantastic exercise and today I want to make it even better! In this video you’ll learn a simple technique to enhance the cat/cow stretch. I bet you’ve probably tried this exercise before, but I think today’s simple tweak will make it even better, whether you’re a cat/cow expert, […]
Wall Jump: Your Fascia Body Suit and the Mid-Back Connection
Your Mid-Back Connection, Part 3 In this third video in our series on the mid-back connection, we’re going to look at a fantastic exercise for both your mid-back and your fascia body suit. In the first video we focused on a great stretch for your chest. The second video focused on actually feeling the connection […]
