Hip Reset: Improve Your Hip Flexibility Today
Hip Reset Protocol: Stretch First, Then Move with Control 💡 Think of this like unlocking a door (Couch Stretch), then walking through it with confidence (Hip CARs). ✅ Couch Stretch (2-4 Sets, 30-60 Seconds Each Side) This targets the hip flexors, which get shortened from long periods of sitting. If you’re someone who’s constantly slouched […]
Finding Ground When the Storm Hits: The Power of Simple Habits Like Walking and Stillness
Finding Ground: When Life Floods—Literally After the storms that ripped through Michigan this week, I’ve never been more grateful for the basics: a dry basement, electricity, and a quiet moment to breathe. Last night around 7:30pm, I came home to our basement drains backing up, over 200 gallons of water needing to be cleared, and […]
90/90 Hip Transition: Strengthen Your Hips Effectively.
Feeling Stiff When You Move? Try This 90/90 Hip Transition Flow If sitting in the 90/90 hip stretch felt good (or tough) yesterday, today we’re taking it one step further — literally. The 90/90 hip transition flow trains your hips to rotate, shift, and stabilize — just like they’re supposed to in everyday life. You […]
Why Pain Stops Us From Moving: Understanding Signals
📅 Day 5: When Pain Stops Us — Reclaiming Movement with Intention Why We’re Really Here: PAIN. Pain has a way of freezing time. Why Pain Stops Us From Moving is a crucial question to explore.It stops us from playing, from laughing, from doing the things that used to make us feel alive. And when […]
Gentle Mobility Exercises for Older Adults
📅 Day 3/21: Gentle Mobility for Older Adults & Sedentary Lifestyles Why Gentle Mobility Matters If you sit for long periods or find traditional stretching uncomfortable, you might feel stiff, achy, or restricted in movement. The problem? Passive stretching alone won’t help you move better. Instead, we need gentle, active mobility work that improves flexibility […]
21-Day Mobility Challenge: Start with Your Hips
Tight Hips: Why You have them, and how we will fix it. Ever feel like your hips are locked up, making it hard to move freely? You’re not alone. In today’s post, we kick off the 21-Day Mobility Challenge with a focus on unlocking tight hips. Over the next week, we’re going to lay a […]
Master Your Flexibility Form: Tips and Techniques
Day 6: Master Your Form – Tips to Enhance Your Flexibility Stretching Welcome back to our 30-Day Challenge! Today, we’re diving deeper into static stretching to help you perfect your form and truly enhance your flexibility. The goal is to push just past your comfort zone—remember, when you feel that discomfort, it’s your body’s signal […]
Evening Stretch Routine to Reduce Tension
Day 5: Full Beginner Flexibility Nightly Routine Welcome to Day 5 of our 30-Day Challenge! Tonight, we’re winding down with a simple yet powerful routine designed to unlock tension and prepare your body for restful sleep. All you need is a comfy spot on the floor and an open mind to incorporate these 5 easy […]
Loosen Your Hips and Legs: Essential Stretching Routine
Day 3/30: Loosen Your Hips & Legs – Simple Follow-Along Flexibility Routine Welcome back to our 30-Day Challenge! Today, we’re shifting our focus to the hips and legs. This routine is perfect if you spend long hours sitting or if you’re on your feet all day. Strengthening and increasing the flexibility in your hips and […]
Upper Body Stretch Routine for Desk Workers
Day 2: Unlock Your Upper Body – Follow Along Stretch Routine Welcome to Day 2! Today we’re zeroing in on our upper body to loosen tension, improve posture, and build a foundation for a stronger upper back. This routine is perfect for desk workers, those who bend and lift all day, and anyone looking to […]