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Why Side Bends Aren’t Effective for the ObliquesI have to be honest, I’m not surprised that in 2025 we still see people doing side bend exercises at the gym. In fact, part of me expects it because I
Core Workouts: A Smarter, More Effective ApproachWe’ve all been there—sweating through a workout class or session with a trainer who keeps shouting, “Keep your core tight!” over and over. It’s like a
Why the Ultimate Sandbag Clean and Press is Unique: Unleashing the Power of “Alive” WeightAt DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training, our approach to fitness often sparks two reactions: excitement or skepticism. Why skepticism? Because many people v
Why the Deadlift is More Than Just Picking Up Heavy ThingsTraining often mirrors life in many ways. One of the most valuable lessons, both in and out of the gym, is that the things we avoid are often the ones
Facing Menopause: Debunking the Myths for Better WellnessJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Menopause is a sig
The Death of Functional TrainingJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Gather around, fit
How the Pursuit of Anti-Aging Might Be Hurting Your Fitness GoalsIn today’s world, it seems like everyone is looking for the magic solution to reverse the clock. The idea of anti-aging is constantly pushed by media,
5 Better Solutions For Shoulder Mobility ExercisesJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Probably my bigges
Why Understanding Fascia Improves Glute TrainingJessica Bento, Physical Therapist: Don’t miss our upcoming Coach’s Corner Fascia Training 2-week online class: use code “coach20” HERE for a limited t
Why Stretching Doesn’t Fix MovementUGH! What a jerk!!!! Didn’t Jessica and I just recently do a post on why stretching is good for you?! Are we being THOSE fitness people that say. one 
Build Shoulder Stability, Core Strength, & Hip Mobility With THESE PNF DrillsIt doesn’t sound like something you would hear a lot about on social media. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a specialized approach 
Why Heel Elevated Squats Could Be Causing More Knee IssuesJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Ever since there h
Why The Feet Are Essential For Strong Adductors & Groin PainA major theme that we keep discussing is how our bodies are an interconnected system where no part works in isolation. While it’s common to think of t
Why Higher EMG Isn’t Always Superior in ExercisesJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Electromyography (
The Superiority of Functional Training Over Machine WeightsJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) In recent years, I
Mistakes Of Fitness After 40The internet is a really confusing place, even for someone who has been in the industry for a long time! We often treat the ideas of training after 40
Is Stretching Hurting Your Workouts?Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Should you stretch
What & How Fascia Leads To Better Core TrainingI’ve told the story many times before, but not the WHOLE story. You may have heard me share that it was the late 90’s during a corrective exercise con
3 Ways Understanding Fascia Makes Your Workouts SmarterI always believe there is SO much to learn about the body that it can get so overwhelming so focusing on things that actually make a big impact are th
Exercise To Fight Chronic Inflammation & Improve ResultsOne concept everyone seems to agree is bad (which is amazing in today’s world) is chronic inflammation. When we experience chronic inflammation it bec
Is Stretching The Back Good For Low Back Pain?Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) I don’t have to gi
A VERY Different Type Of Walking For Greater Fitness & HealthI actually get really excited when people ask us to do more of a break down of specific exercises and concepts in any of our movement systems. Recentl
Want To Fix Shoulder Pain? Then You Gotta Know Fascia!It gets people mad, like I am talking CRAZY MAD! You would have thought I insulted their family, religion, even said something nasty about their pet. 
Fitness Misses THIS BIG Knee Pain SolutionJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) I get it, if you e