If you've never thought about your quadratus lumborum muscle, you're not alone. However, this muscle's length, tension, and activation can significantly impact your mobility and strength. First, to locate your quadratus lumborum muscle in...
If you look forward to Winter Olympics years as much as I do, you have already watched Cool Runnings several times in anticipation. Here are some additional inspiring stories from...
For those individuals looking for something other than just running races to train for, meet hybrid racing. Hybrid training/racing combines functional strength activities with running. This is a rapidly evolving...
The ankle joint consists of three bones: the tibia (the main shin bone), the fibula (the second shin bone), and the talus (the dome underneath). There are many ligaments and muscles that add stability...
Aaron Leventhal’s The New Fit: How to Own Your Fitness Journey in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond (released January 2025) is a science-based wellness guide specifically geared toward people over 40. Leventhal...
Veronica Webb is a pioneering model, writer, and media personality whose work bridges fashion, beauty, and wellness. With a career spanning runway, television, and editorial, she brings a unique insider’s perspective...
Last week, after my post on Substack and Instagram, my inbox was flooded with one question: “When should women start wearing a weighted vest, and how do I know if...
“Recovery shoes” have recently become popular among athletes of all levels. Designed with increased cushioning and arch-conforming support, they are intended for wear after high-intensity exercise to promote muscle recovery...
Cardiovascular Health in Post-menopausal Women and Side Effects of Statins As a physical therapist, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern: tendinopathies around the hip seem particularly common in postmenopausal women. Many of...
The kettlebell, known in Russian as the girya, has a surprisingly humble origin. It was first documented in a Russian dictionary in 1704, not as an exercise tool but as...