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Simple Barefoot Exercises for Stronger Feet

In part one of this series I showed you what impact forces are and why they are important. In part two I explained how impact forces relate to common lower leg injuries, and how you can prevent these ... Continue Reading

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Avoiding Achilles Injury and the Benefits of Bare Feet

In part one of this article I explained what impact forces are, why they are actually a good thing, and how shoes affect your body’s ability to perceive and receive these forces. Today, I want to explain ... Continue Reading

Move It or Lose It: How to Sit Less, Move More, and Feel Better

Creating a long-term plan for movement and health can be a bit daunting. There’s so much information available today that many people just don’t know where to start. What should you prioritise? Should you ... Continue Reading

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Essential Movement Tips to Keep Injured Shoulders Happy

Who has a cranky shoulder (or two)? Raise your hand… or don’t if it hurts. Nearly every athlete or lifter who’s trained for more than a couple years inevitably tweaks a shoulder. Sometimes, if you’re ... Continue Reading

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Hurt or Injured? A 3 Step Assessment and Action Plan

My right elbow isn’t happy with me. Every time I bend it or reach for something, it reminds me it’s still upset about the way I’ve been treating it. Apparently, it doesn’t like front squats and presses as ... Continue Reading

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5 Simple Ways to Move and Feel Better Right Now

What if I told you there were some things you could do today, right now even, that would make you feel and move better?Here are some of these things. Read on to learn five simple strategies to feel awesome ... Continue Reading

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A Weak Foundation: How to Screen Your Ankles, Improve Performance, and Decrease Injury

No one would’ve opened this article if we called it, “screening your ankles and increasing your mobility.” However the truth is the ankle may be the most ignored joint next to the wrist in terms of ... Continue Reading

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