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Ken Belveal
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Good posture starts with your feet!
The strength of your feet effects how you stand and walk and in turn, effects your posture. Follow the five steps below to have stronger,...

Ken Belveal
- Jan 3
- 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. ...

Ken Belveal
- Dec 27, 2021
- 3 min
Do you know if you have good posture?
Alignment Posture is the result of alignment of certain aspects of the body. In a standing position and looking from the side the ear is...

Ken Belveal
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Look and move like a dancer!
Good posture Proper body alignment and posture are essential to dancers as it makes them appear more elegant and confident. This prevents...

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...

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. ...

Ken Belveal
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Release your chest to help your back
Anatomy of a muscle The pectoralis major is a large muscle located near the skin in front of the rib cage. It originates on the clavicle,...

Ken Belveal
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Do this exercise progression for a strong, sexy butt...and it helps your spine!
Anatomy of a muscle The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body. It originates from the iliac crest and coccyx...

Ken Belveal
- Sep 13, 2021
- 5 min
8 steps to fix upper-crossed syndrome. The thing that's giving you headaches and neck aches
What is upper-crossed syndrome? Upper-crossed syndrome (UCS) is a condition that usually happens over time and results in rounded...

Ken Belveal
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Pain between shoulder blades? Massage it yourself for instant relief.
The middle trapezius and rhomboid muscles are often to blame. Here is the second of two releases for these muscles. Go here for the first...

Ken Belveal
- May 31, 2021
- 2 min
If you rest, you rust…
is a saying in the arthritis community. The benefits of exercise can reduce the negative impact of arthritis. Moving is important if you...

Ken Belveal
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Pain between your shoulder blades? It is not the muscle you think
Tight pectoralis major (chest) muscles can cause all sorts of issues with your posture resulting in an aching and stiff upper back and...

Ken Belveal
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Local pain across the shoulder girdle? Dynamically release it
The second of two release techniques to minimize pain in the upper trapezius to ease tension headaches. To read about the first, go...

Ken Belveal
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
Having trouble turning your head when driving? Do this stretch.
The levator scapulae are muscles in the neck that help in rotation. When they are tight, it can be painful to turn your head. Learn how...

Ken Belveal
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
PNF stretching – what is it and when to employ it?
PNF stands for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and it is the most effective approach to stretching to improve flexibility....