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Ken Belveal
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Two stretches for the back you’re probably not doing
The quadratus lumborum (QL) is the deepest abdominal muscle. It plays an essential role in stabilizing the pelvis when a person is...
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...
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
- Dec 5, 2021
- 2 min
How much caffeine should you have?
Many of us love our cup of coffee in the morning. The caffeine in coffee gets you going and keeps you alert. But is there such a thing as...
Ken Belveal
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
A flexible low back helps with movement
The quadratus lumborum (QL) is the deepest abdominal muscle. It plays an essential role in stabilizing the pelvis when a person is...
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 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...
Ken Belveal
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
Sit correctly, anywhere!
It's easy to know if you are sitting properly in an office chair, but how do you properly sit on a couch, a recliner, or a kitchen chair?...
Ken Belveal
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
Move like a kid again
If you have tightness or pain in your low back and you work at a desk you probably have tight hip flexors. Learn how to test for...
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
- 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...
Ken Belveal
- Nov 6, 2021
- 2 min
Awake refreshed everyday!
The average adult between 18 and 64 needs between 7-9 hours of sleep. The ideal amount of sleep from person to person can vary depending...
Ken Belveal
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Difficulty tilting head to the side? Stretch this muscle.
When the scalene muscle is tight, it can be hard to tilt your head to the side. Learn how to test for tight muscles and then how to...
Ken Belveal
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
Good posture - what is it?
How to know if you have good posture and how to keep it. Alignment Posture is the result of alignment of certain aspects of the body. In...
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
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
Do back braces work? Answer: sometimes
If you suffer from neck or middle back pain, you have thought about getting a brace of some kind. But do back braces work? The typical...
Ken Belveal
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
If you have pain between the shoulder blades stretch this muscle
Muscle anatomy The upper trapezius is a large, flat muscle close to the skin that covers the space between the neck and shoulder. The...
Ken Belveal
- Oct 14, 2021
- 2 min
Upper trapezius tightness? Learn how to release it.
The upper trapezius can become tight and shortened when you subconsciously lift the shoulders leading to general tension in the area. The...
Ken Belveal
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
4 faulty posture positions and how to identify them
Healthy posture – described from the side as ears over shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. This posture improves blood flow, helps keep...
Ken Belveal
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Pain when turning your head while 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...