Between crossing multiple time zones, minimal sleep, questionable food choices, and being packed into your plane seat like a sardine, long-haul flights take a toll on you both physically and mentally. The human body hates being still for hours on end. After your second full-length feature film, chances are you’re feeling a little achy. Just like …
Each yoga practice is unique, and there are many different styles to suit your personality and mood. Despite what social media and mainstream culture might have you think, anyone can do yoga. Of course, yoga poses are only a tiny part of a yoga practice. You don’t have to stand on your head or attend …
Due to the repetitive nature of the running gait cycle, runners can be at risk for a variety of overuse and stress reaction injuries. A running injury can pop up rather quickly but can take weeks or even months to fully resolve, especially when you ignore early signs. Avoid a long and painful rehab by …
Orthotics and insoles are often used interchangeably, but they have some key differences that could make or break your success with each. Never fear, this article will easily break down the differences between orthotics vs. insoles so you can make sure to get the features you’re looking for. WHAT ARE ORTHOTICS? Orthotics are custom shoe …
Tired of doubling up your mat every time you need to kneel in yoga? Even on a thick yoga mat, poses that involve kneeling can be very uncomfortable. Sometimes, all it takes is a little extra cushioning to make poses more accessible. If you’re tired of knee pain getting in the way of your yoga practice, …
Got super tight calf muscles that never seem to loosen up? The calves and feet get a lot of work during the day. As long as we’re standing, those muscles are constantly working to keep us balanced and propel us forward with walking or running. Muscles can feel tight for a variety of reasons including …
Tennis elbow tends to be one of those really annoying injuries, causing way more pain and limitations than expected. You never realize how much you use your elbows and forearms until there’s pain waiting to greet you at every motion. It also tends to linger because it’s extremely hard to modify your activity when you …
Yoga for sciatica is one of the most widely searched practices, and for good reason. Everyone wants to know easy ways to heal their sciatic pain. Even in yoga teachers’ Facebook groups, the “best poses for sciatica” is practically a daily question. Unfortunately, the responses are usually pigeon pose, followed by more hip openers, complete …
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There are way too many choices when it comes to athletic shoes. No wonder most people just pick their favorite color and move on. Running shoes tend to be the default athletic shoe for workouts. But if you’re not running, should you be wearing them? Today we’re looking at running shoes vs. cross training shoes …
Until your balance becomes an issue (like frequent falls or injuries), you probably never think about it. But the reality is, it’s essential to work on balance just as you would strength and flexibility. Balance training can help improve reaction times, athletic performance, increase mind/body connection, and decrease the risk for falls and injury. For …
