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Low-Impact Exercises for Back & Core Strength

Strengthen your back and core with these five low-impact exercises. Using a stability ball and a lightweight set of dumbbells, perform each exercise 8-12 reps, 3-5 times.     Weighted Bird Dog on Stability Ball Pelvic Lifts – Bridge on Stability Ball Back Extension with Reverse Fly Rear Leg Raise with Push-Up Skydivers As always, listen […]
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Foam Rolling for the lats

Stretching to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back. It can occur for a variety of reason. Common causes of include a ruptured disk, a narrowing of the spine canal (called spinal stenosis), and injury.   Sciatic nerve pain can be excruciating and debilitating. […]
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Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (Vegan)

As temperatures outside continue to drop, our bodies naturally seek warmth. Warm your body from the inside out with Roasted Tomato Basil soup. This super simple recipe is a perfect way to load up on antioxidant Lycopene, Vitamin C, K, and Folate (one of the B-vitamins).  It’s vegan, dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30 compliant… AND bursting with […]
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The TRX Suspension Trainer

The TRX Suspension Trainer can be used to improve mobility and flexibility; it allows you to unload your bodyweight while doing specific movements. By unloading some bodyweight, it is possible to safely move through a greater range of motion. Adding resistance and leverage to a particular stretch, it can help safely pull the body to […]
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Range of motion exercises

Lift with your legs, not your back!

More often than not, back injuries are caused by improper lifting. Uncurling the spine while picking up or putting down heavy objects can cause serious long-term damage.   In a previous post, we discussed how to perform a proper hip hinge or deadlift to spare your spine. This week we wanted to show you how […]
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