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

F.I.T. Tips: How To Strengthen The Deep Glutes

Think of these muscles like a brake controller. The opposing tension helps create space easing the joint into place as it moves.

Knee Pain? The Hip & Tibial Rotation Part 2

The position of the femur (thigh bone), being the bone resting on top of the tibia transferring load down the chain will affect the tibia.

F.I.T. Tips: Mini Band Standing Leg Curl

This exercise gives you great bang for your buck incorporating functional stability work in the hip while targeting the medial hamstrings.

Knee Pain? Tibial Rotation & Hamstrings: Part 1

Our bodies will compensate joint to joint to distribute load so we can remain upright or balanced in a position we are trying to maintain.

F.I.T. Tips: Hip Airplanes - How & Why To Do Them

The hip airplane is a great as it’s loading pattern is similar to what is experienced with functional movements such as walking.

F.I.T. Tips: Strengthen Your Adductor Magnus With The Seated Good Morning

The hip hinge is a key element as studies have shown that peak contractions of this muscle occurred in positions of hip flexion.

Back Or Hip Pain? Tight Hamstrings? The Adductor Magnus Link

Clinically, I’ve found dysfunction in this muscle to commonly be correlated with hip and or low back pain among other things.

F.I.T. Tips: Hip Flexor Stretch Secrets Revealed!

“Tight hip flexors,” are a common theme these days as we spend more time in positions where they are in a shortened state.