We learn to tolerate many stressors throughout our lives, but stress on our body — particularly the low back — can be especially inconvenient. Low back pain has been increasingly prevalent in individuals over the past few decades, impacting as many as 31 million Americans today. While we may not be able to avoid low back pain, we can work to alleviate it through exercise. Commo ...

Do your muscles feel stiff, sore, tight or restricted? Do you want your body to move optimally in a full range of motion? Do you want to get the most out of your workouts? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, then self-myofascial release (SMR) is for you! Keep reading to learn why SMR is important and how you can integrate it into your weekly routine. What Is SM ...

Our lives today involve a lot of sitting. We sit in cars, at our desks, on the couch and beyond. However, our bodies are designed for movement, and historically people moved much more than we do now. Our ancestors walked, ran, climbed, crawled, dug, and carried heavy items, but human life has evolved in ways that make it easy to avoid movement. This sedentary way of living is l ...

Rest is a bodily state characterized by minimal labor and exertion. Recovery is the process of returning to your normal state after a period of exhaustion. The goals of rest and recovery are to reduce anxiousness, help our bodies recuperate and restore us to a calm state. Together, these techniques enable our bodies to heal, strengthen and unwind from the stressors we face, hel ...

An engine is a vital component of a car. Take care of your engine, and your will car run better, longer. Similarly, our hearts are the engine of our bodies, and cardio is one of the many ways to take care of this engine. Upon hearing the word cardio, many might immediately think of running. While running is a fantastic form of cardio that yields great results, in excess it can ...