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2 days ago
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How ankle mobility may affect neck pain

Having flexible ankles may not directly alleviate neck pain, as ankle flexibility primarily affects the range of motion and function of...

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Why strong external shoulder rotators are important

Ken Belveal

Mar 19
2 min

Why strong external shoulder rotators are important

Here are 4 reasons why strong external shoulder rotators are important and 3 exercises to help strengthen them: Shoulder Stability: The...

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How strong feet help with posture plus 3 exercises to strengthen them

Ken Belveal

Mar 19
2 min

How strong feet help with posture plus 3 exercises to strengthen them

Strong feet play an important role in maintaining good posture by providing a solid foundation for the body to stand on. The feet are the...

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3 shoulder and upper back exercises to improve bowling

Ken Belveal

Mar 19
2 min

3 shoulder and upper back exercises to improve bowling

If you are a bowler looking to improve your shoulder and upper back strength, here are three exercises that may help: 1. Seated Rows:...

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12 Ways To Increase Physical Activity Even If You Don't Have Time

Ken Belveal

Dec 22, 2022
2 min

12 Ways To Increase Physical Activity Even If You Don't Have Time

Working adults face many challenges to being physically active and exercising regularly. Being tired after a long day of work, caregiving...

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Ken Belveal

Dec 17, 2022
3 min

Beginner's Guide to Foam Rolling

What is foam rolling? Foam rolling comes from a technique known as myofascial release, a manual therapy technique that requires a...

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5 ways to keep your spine safe while house cleaning

Ken Belveal

Aug 29, 2022
2 min

5 ways to keep your spine safe while house cleaning

Here are some simple steps to take to make cleaning less stressful on your back and neck House cleaning may not be the most pleasant...

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The impact of sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day.

Ken Belveal

Jul 17, 2022
3 min

The impact of sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day.

Sitting for long periods of time can be hard on the musculoskeletal system leading to poor posture, tension headaches and neck and back...

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Ken Belveal

Jul 17, 2022
2 min

Strong hips equal happy life!

How weak hips affect posture and pain? For this article I’m focusing on the hip abductors, the muscles that allow you to move your foot...

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Ken Belveal

Feb 15, 2022
4 min

5 Reasons to Keep a Food Journal

If you tried to recall everything you ate and drank yesterday, chances are you’d forget a thing or two (or five), and that’s completely...

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Headache at the base of your skull? Stretch this muscle

Ken Belveal

Feb 10, 2022
2 min

Headache at the base of your skull? Stretch this muscle

The upper trapezius is one of the sources of headaches in this area. Learn how to properly stretch it so the pain goes away! Muscle...

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Ken Belveal

Feb 7, 2022
4 min

48 fitness quotes to inspire you!

So you’re having a challenging time getting to the gym or going for a jog because you just don’t feel like it. Here’s a list of 48...

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Pain across knee or low back? Release this muscle.

Ken Belveal

Feb 3, 2022
2 min

Pain across knee or low back? Release this muscle.

The rectus femoris (front of the thigh) is the longest muscle in the body. When it is tight it can affect the hip and the knee. ...

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Ken Belveal

Jan 3, 2022
2 min

How exercise helps with stress

The definition of stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. ...

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Strength training vs cardio – which should you do?

Ken Belveal

Dec 13, 2021
2 min

Strength training vs cardio – which should you do?

Should you perform strength training or do cardio work? It depends on your goals. If your goals include putting on muscle mass and losing...

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Ken Belveal

Nov 29, 2021
2 min

How much exercise is enough?

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, put out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

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Ken Belveal

Nov 24, 2021
2 min

Bend over with ease

Due to our general lack of exercise and general inactivity the hamstrings, which are located in the back of the thigh, often become short...

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Ken Belveal

Nov 14, 2021
1 min

Perfect posture in two minutes a day!

Remember when you were in your teens? Most of the time you were probably pain-free in your neck and upper back. Well, at least I was. ...

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Ken Belveal

Nov 10, 2021
2 min

Neck stretch to relieve back pain

The suboccipital muscles could be preventing your ability to fully flex your neck. If you are unable to put your chin on your chest, this...

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Ken Belveal

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

8 best stretches for office workers

Now that we’re heading back to the office after the pandemic it’s important to stretch those muscles that can cause soreness in the neck,...

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