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Variations of Squats to Improve Balance, Core Strength, and Lower Body Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 16, 2023
Healthy For Tennis
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Knee Mobility Exercises

A deck squat is the name for the movement pattern of rolling gently onto one's back, then using the momentum of rolling forward into a body-weight squat. Read more

 

Negative Body Levers to Develop Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 15, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

If you feel comfortable with basic plank poses, side twists, arches, and crunches, to further develop functional core strength, you can add negative body levers to your training routine.

You'll need a comfortable surface to lie back on - a yoga mat or gym mats work well - as well as a strong anchor point that you can secure your hands on behind your head. Read more

 

Daily Release For Tight Hips

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 15, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

For those looking to address or prevent hip pain and stiffness without having to get on the ground, this is a simple and highly effective way of improving hip health daily. Read more

 

Joshua Lee Turner

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 14, 2023
Music

If you're a fan of music by Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, and Patsy Cline, I think you'll appreciate the brilliance of Joshua Lee Turner who is more than underground famous via his YouTube channel. Below is a sampling of his wide range of fun and inspiring collaborations with fellow highly skilled musicians. Joshua is currently on tour on the east coast of the States and the UK - dates and locations are listed at his site, linked above.

Crazy - Patsy Cline Cover Featuring Allison Young: Read more

 

Shelby's High Protein Flourless Muffins

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 13, 2023
Healthy Desserts

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Review of Textured Yoga Wheels by FitBeast

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 12, 2023

To learn more about these textured yoga wheels by FitBeast, please feel free to visit:

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This is a series of textured yoga wheels that can be used in a number of ways to enhance mobility. Read more

 

Noodles with Black Bean Sauce - JaJahngMyeon

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 12, 2023
Healthy Meals

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Made famous in Korea many decades ago by Chinese immigrants, JaJahngMyeon is Korea's version of spaghetti with tomato sauce. Read more

 

Peruvian Avocados

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 12, 2023

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Steel Cut Oats with Chia Seeds and Berries

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 11, 2023
Healthy Meals

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Some of our readers asked if a recent simple oats recipe would work just as well with unrolled oats, known as steel-cut oats that are typically cooked in boiling water. Read more

 

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