Scapular Movement and Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can feel like a roadblock, stopping you from doing the things you love—whether that’s playing with your grandkids, gardening, or getting through your workouts pain-free. Here’s something you might not know: shoulder pain isn’t always about the shoulder joint itself. Often, the problem lies in how your shoulder […]
Boost Thoracic Mobility with 3D Breathing If you’re someone who experiences stiffness in your upper back, neck, or shoulders, then you’re going to want to know about a deceptively simple, effective tool for relief: deep, intentional breathing. Why Thoracic Mobility Matters Thoracic mobility—essentially the flexibility and movement of your upper back—is key to everything from […]
Balance Exercises for Better Stability As we get older, staying balanced isn’t just a skill; it’s essential for independence and confidence. The usual “stand on one leg” balance tip doesn’t cut it for real-life stability. To improve balance, we need to focus on movements that help us shift our weight, react, and control our body […]
Flexibility and Flow -Foam Rolling Flexibility and Flow – Foam Rolling are you looking to improve your flexibility and feel a lot better when you move? Look no further than foam rolling (FR)! Incorporating FR into your fitness routine can help enhance your flexibility and promote a fluid range of motion. By targeting specific muscles […]
Your Core and Your Balance Did you know your core and your balance have a a very intimate relationship? Yes, your core can affect your balance? Important side note, when we talk about the core, we consider the area from your collar bones to your SITS bones (the bones you sit upon) as your core. […]
The A, B, C’s All great systems are based off principles, not just a repeated process of let’s just do it because that’s how it has always been done. We use the A,b,C’s as our guiding training principles. The Integrative Movement System ™ is based around three basic but very important principles – Alignment, Breathing […]
Cues for the Core, Good or Bad? Cues for the core you hear all over the internet and in the gym all the time. “Draw you belly button in towards your spine”. “Flatten your lower back down to the floor”. These are two cues you hear for the core before you begin just about any […]