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Ken Belveal
Dec 17, 20223 min read
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...
Ken Belveal
Aug 29, 20222 min read
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...
Ken Belveal
Jul 17, 20223 min read
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...
Ken Belveal
Jul 17, 20222 min read
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...
Ken Belveal
Feb 15, 20224 min read
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...
Ken Belveal
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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 7, 20224 min read
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 3, 20222 min read
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
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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 13, 20212 min read
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
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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 14, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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,...
Ken Belveal
Sep 20, 20213 min read
3 reasons why you need a kneeling chair
Is your low back or neck sore after a long day at the office? It could be the way you’re sitting. Ever wonder if a kneeling chair is...
Ken Belveal
Sep 16, 20213 min read
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 2, 20212 min read
Tight hip flexors equal poor posture and low back pain
Learn how to release it here Anatomy of a muscle The psoas and iliacus (hip flexors) are situated deep in the muscular system. They...
Ken Belveal
May 31, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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...