Oh my Aching Muscles!

Oh my Aching Muscles!

I’m going to guess that at some point you’ve had muscle aches from working out. Maybe it was last week even. Usually the pain sets in about two days after a hard workout. It kinda tricks you into thinking “oh, that wasn’t so bad” and then...
Falls & Fall Risk

Falls & Fall Risk

I find that I’m tripping more often in the last couple of years. No change in strength, but I’m not paying as much attention to where I’m walking. Duh! No falls, but trips yes. A trip is when you lose your balance and stumble, but don’t end up...
HOW TO LIFT HEAVY THINGS

HOW TO LIFT HEAVY THINGS

Throughout your day, my guess is that you have to lift something. Sometimes what you are lifting is heavy. This time of year, it could be wood pellets, wood, kids, “stuff” in general. Lately I’ve been lifting Olaf (my dog) into the back of my car...
Why are Lunges so Important?

Why are Lunges so Important?

Lunges and lunges, oh my! We start off the first week of our program learning reverse lunges. Not because you move backwards, but because it’s the easiest place to start. Lunges are a big lower body movement. Primarily they work your quads and glutes, but when...