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Insights, musings & tools to "Move with Purpose."

Structural Balance: Why It’s Important

The majority of the injuries that I see with my patients are usually the result of some form of structural imbalance.

Guest Feature: Spring Running Tips

By Jenn Tadashore, MPT. Here are a few tips to help keep you injury-free as you venture back into running this season.

F.I.T. Tips: Add Some "Spring" To Your Step!

We take for granted our natural ability to walk and don’t give it much thought. We never think of what your feet and toes are doing.

Guest Feature: Strengthen Your Immune System

By Jessica Gjersten, BSc., RHN, CSCS. The choices we make have a huge impact on how our system ultimately functions.

F.I.T. Tips: Knee Pain? Do This! Front Foot Elevated Split Squat

Knee pain is often the result of an alignment issue causing excessive friction to the structures surrounding and/or within the joint.

F.I.T. Tips: Fix Neck Pain Without Exercise

Set an alarm for every 20 minutes as a cue to get up and move for a minute. That’s it! All you have to do is get up and move!

Guest Feature: Understanding Our Natural Sleep System

By Jessica White. Sleep is the strongest healing power that we have both mentally and physically.

Guest Feature: Try Working Out Your Mind As Well As Your Body

By Fred Pitt. What separates the best from the rest is just the mindset. Use mindfulness daily to help reach optimal performance.

F.I.T. Tips: Groin Stretches

The adductors (groin muscles) play an often-overlooked roll in pelvic stability and angle, carrying large implications throughout the body.

F.I.T. Tips: The Side Plank

The side plank is a fail-safe exercise to build a strong mid-section. If done right, it is highly effective for any level of fitness.

Guest Feature: Persistent Pain... It's More Than Tissue Damage

By Laura Powers, MPT, B.P.H.E. Research is screaming at us to understand pain is not just about tissue damage or mechanics.

Guest Feature: Bridging the Gap Between Your Aches, Pains & Your Upper Back

By Dr. Angelica Dimopoulos, DC. Have you ever felt you are progressively hunching over? Do you ever suffer from neck or shoulder pain?

F.I.T. Tips: T-Spine Extension

Passive T-spine extension movements are quite popular, but it is also important to strengthen that range of motion.

Sleep Well With S.E.L.F. Correction

Rest and recovery are often undervalued components when it comes to fitness and achieving performance goals.