Exercise

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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Ken Belveal

Sep 4, 2022
2 min

Middle-back pain? Instant relief!

The middle trapezius and rhomboid muscles are to blame. Anatomy of a muscle The middle section of the trapezius is on the surface of the...

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Ken Belveal

Jul 19, 2022
2 min

4 movements to reverse forward head

Forward head is that position where your ears are in front of your shoulders while your eyes are level. Anatomically, forward head is...

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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

Jan 10, 2022
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,...

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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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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...

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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...

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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 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

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,...

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Do this exercise progression for a strong, sexy butt...and it helps your spine!

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...

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8 steps to fix upper-crossed syndrome. The thing that's giving you headaches and neck aches

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...

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Pain between shoulder blades? Massage it yourself for instant relief.

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...

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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...

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Pain between your shoulder blades? It is not the muscle you think

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...

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Local pain across the shoulder girdle? Dynamically release it

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...

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Having trouble turning your head when driving? Do this stretch.

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...

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