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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...
Ken Belveal
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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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...
Ken Belveal
Feb 7, 20224 min read
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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. ...
Ken Belveal
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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There’s Only One Right Way to Lose Weight
Should you go on a diet? What kind of diet? Fruits? Vegetables? Rice? Powdered shakes? Prepackaged diet food? High protein or low...
Ken Belveal
Jan 31, 20223 min read
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Strong glutes equal happy back
Strong gluteus medius muscles, the muscles on the outside of your hips, are important because they keep your hips level when you walk or...
Ken Belveal
Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Is BMI a good measure of health risks?
BMI BMI, or body mass index, is a widely used number to see if you have a healthy weight and it’s a result of your weight compared to...
Ken Belveal
Jan 24, 20222 min read
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If you have a kink in your neck, this is instant relief.
The levator scapulae is usually the culprit when it hurts to turn your head. Here is what to do about it. Anatomy of a muscle The levator...
Ken Belveal
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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New Year, New You!
Well, it's 2022! Last year went by like a flash. Did you do anything to correct your posture to ease the tension in your upper back,...
Ken Belveal
Jan 13, 20221 min read
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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 10, 20222 min read
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Release your piriformis to ease that pain in your butt
Have you ever been sitting for a long time and when you stood up your buttock, usually on one side, was hurting or there was numbness...
Ken Belveal
Jan 5, 20222 min read
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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
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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Release and stretch your hips for a healthy back
Last week we covered the gluteus medius and minimus and how important it is to have flexible and mobile hips so that your back doesn’t...
Ken Belveal
Dec 30, 20212 min read
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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 27, 20213 min read
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Mobile hips equal healthy back
The body has joints that alternate between stable and mobile. Mobility refers to the joint's ability to move through a given range of...
Ken Belveal
Dec 23, 20213 min read
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Are you getting enough blood oxygen?
Blood oxygen level is the amount of oxygen circulating in the blood. Red blood cells carry most of the oxygen, collecting it from the...
Ken Belveal
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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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 15, 20212 min read
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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 13, 20212 min read
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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 7, 20212 min read
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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 5, 20212 min read
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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
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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