Bad Gym Habits
I have been doing this for a long time and I have seen a few bad gym habits in my time. Are you doing any of these? I am too. Try to avoid these for better results. The good news … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Bad Habits
Is Toe-Spring making your feet hurt?
Toe-spring can be identified in almost all running shoes and many other athletic shoes. This upward lift of the toe box (usually about a 15% lift) alters the function of the feet. This mechanical flaw is mostly bad for us … Continue reading →
How to Breathe
There are an astounding number of ways to educate yourself on how to breathe (an autonomic reflex that newborn humans easily master). My opinion is about the same as all the breathing experts: breathe with your diaphragm, take slow, deep … Continue reading →
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain and Headaches, Oh My!
Here are some exercises to try if you deal with neck, head and shoulder pain that you can do, even if you only understand a little about exercise. A few key exercises can counteract common posture and lifting technique wear … Continue reading →
Who’s using Opiates in your neighborhood?
Just like in Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood, many people are likely to be using opiates in your neighborhood. Doesn’t this explain a lot? It’s difficult for me to determine which drivers are on opiates, which are skill challenged, and which are … Continue reading →
Stress Mismanagement
“Back away from the coffee maker. Just chill out for a minute. Breathe. Drop your shoulders out of your ears. Drink some water. Did you do your special exercises?” – These are just a few of the methods that the … Continue reading →
Podcast: Tech Neck
A new recording in Where In The Health Are We? – podcasts where Steve discusses controversial exercise and nutrition topics. This podcast focuses on “Tech Neck” – a clever way to describe the chronic downward position of our heads while … Continue reading →
Bad Back Myth
Not unlike all things bad, the mysterious bad back is just something that many Americans ‘get’ somehow. You were just minding your own business and suddenly, for no reason, you were punished with a bad back. It was from an … Continue reading →
Flexion Syndrome
I see a lot of new clients and experienced athletes with what we call ‘flexion syndrome’. The symptoms include headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, pain between the shoulders, back pain, hip pain, and knee pain. That’s a lot of pain, … Continue reading →
Workin’ Mans’ Fitness
The workin’ man has little time for fitness. The workin’ woman has even less. (When I say workin’ man, I am referring to all of us who work hard for a living. “Workin’ Entities” hurts no one’s feelings but just … Continue reading →