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2026-02-12
Getting BETTER Fitness Results Over 40
Exercise absolutely helps slow many aspects of the aging process but it doesn’t stop aging. That distinction matters. We all age. Hormones shift. Recovery changes. Muscle protein synthesis becomes slightly less responsive. Tendons lose some elasticity. Power declines faster than […]
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Why Most Fitness Programs Fail People Over 40
If you’re over 40 and feel like most fitness programs don’t fit your life anymore, that’s not because you’re unmotivated or “past your prime.” Which should feel good because that is the narrative that people often hear. It’s because most […]
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Why Misunderstanding Functional Training Causes Worse Results
Back in 1996 I got introduced to the idea of functional training. I’ll admit, I probably didn’t have the best understanding at the time of what it REALLY meant, but it did make a whole of sense. Even the most […]
read more2026-02-3
Strong Feet, Healthier Knees, Hips, and Low Backs
Foot strength and stability are often overlooked in traditional fitness and rehabilitation programs, yet research consistently shows that the feet play a critical role in the health of the entire kinetic chain. The way we load, stabilize, and interact with […]
read more2026-02-1
Fitness Burnout: When “Doing Everything” Becomes Too Much
Scroll through social media for five minutes and you’ll see it: the perfect morning routine, the must-do mobility flow, the non-negotiable strength lifts, zone-2 cardio, HIIT, breathwork, cold plunges, red-light therapy, supplements, sleep hacks, and a reminder that if you’re […]
read more2026-01-30
The Best Exercise For When Lunges Hurt The Knees
Many clients enter the gym with the same fear: “Lunges will hurt my knees.” Whether it’s from past injury, niggling pain, or the persistent myth that lunges are inherently bad for the knees, this fear often holds people back from […]
read more2026-01-28
Balance, Stability, and Better Movement
Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist Balance and stability are often overlooked in traditional fitness programs, yet they are foundational for nearly every movement we perform, whether it’s lifting a weight, climbing stairs, or simply getting out of a chair. Research shows […]
read more2026-01-27
Why Shoulder Pain Isn’t Just a Shoulder Problem
Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist Shoulder and thoracic discomfort are two of the most common complaints seen in fitness, rehabilitation, and everyday life. Long hours of sitting, screen use, repetitive tasks, and stress-driven postures gradually limit thoracic mobility and alter shoulder […]
read more2026-01-24
FREE Myofascial Integrated Movement Online Lesson
We just want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who showed up for our free Myofascial Integrated Movement (MIM) online lesson. Your energy, curiosity, and openness to learning made the session truly special. It’s […]
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