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Ken Belveal
Dec 23, 20213 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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...
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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...
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Ken Belveal
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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
Dec 5, 20212 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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...
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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...
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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...
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Ken Belveal
Nov 22, 20213 min read
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?...
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Ken Belveal
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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...
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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. ...
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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...
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Ken Belveal
Nov 6, 20212 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Nov 3, 20212 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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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Ken Belveal
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Oct 21, 20212 min read
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...
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Ken Belveal
Oct 14, 20212 min read
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...
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