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Why Myofascial Stretching Is More Effective for Flexibility, Mobility, and Pain ReliefWhen it comes to improving flexibility, mobility, and even reducing chronic pain, most people automatically think of stretching. We all know the class
How Fitness Keeps Getting New Year’s Resolutions WRONG & How To Fix ItEvery January, fitness braces for the same cycle. Motivation is high, schedules fill up, and “this year will be different” is everywhere. And yet, by 
Training for the Body You Have, Not the One You ChasedJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator of DVRT Restoration, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knee, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) This post isn’t my usual conte
How Doing Too Much Is Ruining Longevity FitnessRecently I just turned 49, when 50 is looking at you straight in the face you do start thinking about many things differently, fitness definitely make
Why People Keep Getting Cardio, Conditioning, & Fat Loss Wrong!If you’ve been in the fitness industry for any length of time, you’ve probably watched training trends swing like a pendulum (especially if you have b
3 Keys For Building Longevity & Functional StrengthIf you look at the fitness industry right now, everyone is talking about longevity, functional strength, and moving well for life. This makes a lot of
Unlocking Thoracic, Shoulder, and Neck MobilityI think mobility for being such a popular term is something that most coaches and fitness enthusiasts really struggle to achieve. Sure, people on soci
Stronger, Leaner, More Athletic: 5 Power Moves That Do It AllIt is funny that when I started coaching over 30 years ago now (yea, can’t believe it has been that long now) teaching my clients power movements was 
The Death of Functional Training & Why It’s Time to Bring It BackJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator of DVRT Restoration, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knee, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) There was a time when the term
5 Ultimate Sandbag Exercises That Build Strength, Stability, and Conditioning Like Nothing ElseAs a coach, I always looked and valued tools that allowed me to accomplish the most. The ONE thing that every coach I have ever met is limited by is t
The Most Important Low Back Pain Exercise You Can Do!If you’ve ever dealt with low back pain, you know it can feel like an unwanted roommate who shows up at the worst possible time. Getting out of bed? A
The MOST Underrated Exercise For Longevity, Balance, and Well-BeingMore and more I hear people discussing more than JUST losing weight. Don’t get me wrong, losing body fat is still a very BIG driver for people, but we
Beyond Rotator Cuff Strength: The Fascial Science Behind Stubborn Shoulder PainIt can be overwhelming, you or your client has shoulder pain and you have done all the work that is suppose to help the issue. you’ve probably noticed
VO₂max: Why It’s Not Just About CardioWhen most people hear VO₂max, they immediately think of endurance athletes runners pounding out miles or cyclists pushing through long intervals. Trad
The Great Grip Myth: Why Hanging From Bars Isn’t Your Fountain of YouthJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator of DVRT Restoration, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knee, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Let’s be real: in fitness circ
The Better Than Burpees ExerciseI don’t hate them as much as some claim and I’m not infatuated as much as others like to use them. To me, burpees are just an exercise that can be use
Strength Training Or Cardio For Fat LossStrength training or cardio, that is a favorite debate for social media, but I think is often asking the wrong question. What is really at the heart o
FREE Why Fitness Gets Fat Loss Wrong WebinarJessica and I JUST finished a great webinar with Perform Better on “Why Fitness Is Failing Fat Loss”. We cover SO much material, probably too much if 
Building Successful Fat Loss Workout ProgramsIt is the number one reason that so many people start trying to workout. They want to lose body fat and that is not a bad goal. Whether it is because 
Common Mistakes People Make When Building Better Sleep HabitsAt this point, I don’t think there is anyone that doesn’t know sleep is both good for them and essential for achieving their fitness goals. It appears
The Menopause Marketing Madness (and Why Muscle is the Real Magic)Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Don’t Miss 25% Off Our Fat Loss 6-week CEU Masterclass HERE) I turned 46 this year, and suddenly my phone is convin
Is There A Better Diet For Fat Loss?I fell for it too, I believed for a good amount of time if you followed the “right” diet this would create optimal fat loss. Sadly for my clients, it 
Ozempic, Weight Loss, and the Missing Piece: Why Behavior Still MattersJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Don’t Miss 25% Off Our Fat Loss 6-week CEU Masterclass HERE) In just the past few months, I’ve noticed how quickly 
When Fitness Feels Like Failure: Reclaiming Health Beyond the ScaleJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Don’t Miss Our FREE “Why Fitness Is Failing Fat Loss” Webinar Tuesday October 7th HERE) As a woman in her forties a