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Got Knee Pain? Find the Real Problem
Siblings can be quick to tattle when parents are looking for the wrongdoer; I know this all too well because I have two. Sibilings can be quick to team up and make a loud and pointed declaration, “SHE DID IT. SHE DID IT!" however, it is they who might be the true...
AquaStretch After Knee Surgery
Increasing range of motion early and restoring flexibility after knee surgery is critical in returning to pain free function. To help get started on a path to improved flexibility, AquaStretch can help! This assisted stretch and myofascial release technique has proven...
3 Stretches Vital To A Morning Routine
Get up and go with three easy exercises! Whether you are at home or traveling, my favorite stretch routine can be used to reduce morning stiffness, reverse the effects of prolonged sitting or as a warm-up for any workout I'd like to invite you to try – pivot, plank...
Meet the Coach: Jeanmarie Scordino
What does "being healthy" mean to you? Last month you met team member Lori Sherlock, and this month, I’m excited to introduce Jeanmarie Scordino. Who is Jeanmarie Scordino? Jeanmarie’s credentials are extensive, but what I admire most is her creative eye...
Best Exercises for the Quads
Coach Jeanmarie Scordino has taught us about movement literacy and how to use understanding of movement basics and the physical laws of nature to get better exercise results. When asked why movement literacy is so important, Jeanmarie said: “Through examining the...
A Guide to Common Sense Exercising
Do you have movement literacy? You're probably scratching your head wondering what movement literacy is. We understand reading literacy and even math literacy. In fact, our schools spend the majority of the day ensuring our children have the ability to develop both....
Tips To Reduce Sugar
I have been on a low-sugar diet for health reasons for several months now. One of the things that I have learned is that it is not a quick fix! It is not an easy lifestyle, and the decision to go sugar free can be quite daunting. Sugar comes in many forms and that's...
Water Aerobics for Weight Loss
Our muscle of the month is the heart. You might be thinking the heart is an organ, rather than a muscle, but an organ is defined as “a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function." A muscle is defined as “a bundle of fibrous...
HI-YO: Interval Training for ALL
From Tabata to Timmons, everyone has their own take on how to deliver high intensity interval workouts. There is a simple explanation as to why so many programs involve HIIT...it works! On land, this type of training is reserved for advanced exercisers. However, in...
Staying Healthy for the Holidays
For many people, the holidays bring out family’s typical reactions. It feels as though no matter how happy or successful you are in your life, somehow your family has a different agenda—as in the cartoon below. Welcome to the underside of being with your parents and...
Meet the Coach: Lori Sherlock
What Does "Being Healthy" Mean to You? If you want to be successful in reaching your fitness goals, you have to develop consistent habits. Over the next few months, we’re giving you an inside look at how the WECOACH team members stay healthy and fit. You’ll also...
5 Hamstring Exercises for Lower Body Strength
Although the hamstrings are best known for their role in flexing the knee, you might be surprised to learn they do much more. The hamstrings originate at the ischial tuberosity (that’s the bony protrusion that you can feel on your buttocks commonly referred to as the...
Exercises for Better Balance
DID YOU KNOW water currents increase core activity? Why is this important, and how can you use this information to get better results from your training? A stronger core can mean no more back pain, improved posture and even better balance. Thanks to our reader, Diana...
5 Minute Knee Pain Relief Exercise
Do certain exercises cause knee problems? If you Google “best exercises for knee pain,” here is what you’ll find: "To get relief from knee pain and prevent future knee problems, warm up the knees before activities by walking and stretching the muscles in the front and...
Exercises to Ease Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is typically characterized by joint pain and stiffness. Did you know that simple exercises can help ease arthritis pain? Arthritis Facts It is estimated that 50 million U.S. adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis (1/5) 10% of all adults have...
Homemade Sugar Free Energy Bars
Industry expert Amy Slater helps us better understand the food we eat and gives us a favorite receipt for sugar free energy bars. Amy holds a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is a certified personal trainer and Fellow in Applied Functional Science. ...
Ai Chi for Fibromyalgia, Asthma, Migraines
Ai Chi is a total body relaxation and strengthening technique. It uses slow broad movements coordinated with deep breathing. Created by Jun Konno of Japan, this therapeutic technique is based on elements of Qi Gong and T’ai Chi and is practiced standing in...
AquaStretch for Low Back Pain
The Body says YES to AquaStretch! This week, we look at another great water exercise technique that increases mobility and reduces pain called: AquaStretch. AquaStretch This assisted stretching and myofascial release technique is known to free the body of...
Aqua Pilates Recovery Workout
Aqua Pilates: stretch, strengthen and soothe the body. That's the aim of this unique movement discipline, as well as a big one you might be missing out on: promoting the ultimate body recovery. Why Recovery? Recovery is to regain something one has lost....
Exercise to Alleviate Neck Pain
STOP! Check your posture: where is your head positioned right now as you're reading this article? If you are bending your head forward, you could be putting up to 60 pounds of pressure on your neck. In an upright position, the human head weighs about 12 pounds, but a...
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