The spine is the backbone of the body, but proper posture is what holds us up. Posture is frequently mentioned and for great reason. Faulty posture can limit breat...
If you have followed the Fit Flash Blog you know that I am participating in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco next month. One of the things I noticed...
It’s becoming increasingly popular to run through mud, get splashed with soap suds, and bombarded with colored paint as creative 5ks and marathons are this summer’...
Continuing the mobility series, this week’s fit tip moves up the chain to thoracic spine, the middle area of the spine, just below the neck and just above the lowe...
Are you feeling like you sweat too much or too little when working out? That may be due to the lack of water you take in while exercising. Here are some general guideline...
In our four-week series on the body’s mobile joints: ankle, hip, thoracic spine (middle section of the spine) and shoulder, remember that if a joint is not moving...
When lifting objects that are out of the “safe lifting zone” (between your knees and shoulders) it is very important to have good technique. Poor technique can lea...
The human body is comprised of a sequence of mobile and stable joints. When one joint is not functioning as designed, the force shifts to a different joint. Differ...
This is a wonderful philosophy from Theodore Roosevelt, but if you stare at a computer screen all day you should keep your eyes level with the top 1/3 of your monitor. Th...
When lifting, no matter what the item is, make sure to use proper body mechanics. Avoid pushing, pulling, or lifting items that are below your waist or above your should...
