by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 20, 2015 | Posture and Technique
Has someone told you to do Kegels? They’re supposed to fix many issues, right? Actually, more and more people are telling both women and men to do Kegel exercises in order to strengthen their pelvic floor (pelvic diaphragm) musculature. But does it really work?...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 18, 2015 | Sports Training
Did you see it? Professional golfer Tiger Woods pulled out of the first round of the Farmers Open last month due to back pain. Why? Because of a lack of glute activation. In an interview, he actually acknowledged it. “My glutes are shutting off and they they...
by Jessica Kisiel | Feb 23, 2015 | Injury Recovery
What movements do running, hiking and classic cross-country skiing have in common? Very simply, the legs move from in front of the body to behind the body in the sagittal plane. The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sides. You can see this in...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jan 8, 2015 | Injury Recovery
Within your body, you have a powerful source of self-healing. To illustrate, think of the many bruises, cuts and blisters you’ve had that your body has repaired. Additionally, think about the colds, injuries and infections that you’ve overcome. This self-repairing...
by Jessica Kisiel | Dec 22, 2014 | Posture and Technique
In my last blog, The Secret Role of Your Abs, I disclosed the vital role your abdominal muscles play in breath and deep core alignment. There, I explained how this part of your body provides the base of your posture. Additionally, I emphasized that if the ribs and...
