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How to Manually Dissolve Tightness Through The Calves

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 25, 2023
Foam Rolling

How to manually dissolve tightness through the calves. Read more

 

See Joseph Gordon-Levitt Play Music With People He's Never Met

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 24, 2023
Inspiration

The end result is beautiful. :) Read more

 

The Healing Power of Empathy

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 23, 2023
Emotional Health and Well-Being
Inspiration

Last week, I mentioned a video on how Koreans of different ages and life circumstances reacted to meeting a young Korean lady with vitiligo.

The clip below shows the older lady who was courageous enough to honestly say that she could not accept someone with such a visible issue as her daughter-in-law. I received a few messages from readers who expressed empathy for this view.

I agree that she should be respected for honestly expressing her stance - it's perfectly understandable. Read more

 

How to Strengthen Your Hips and Core

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 21, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

For those interested in preserving hip health and mobility, this is a compound movement that I can suggest working at - it's more challenging than basic hip swivel work, but is an excellent way of combining hip, core, and upper body conditioning. Read more

 

How to Open Up Tight Hips

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 08, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

For those struggling with hip pain and stiffness, this is a simple stretch that I recommend doing daily.

This is best done with a strong resistance band - I prefer one made of a fabric-like material like this: Fabric Resistance Band Read more

 

How to Do My Favourite Squat For Better Balance, Hip Mobility, and Leg Strength at Any Age

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 16, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

One of the most effective ways of maximizing our longevity is to maintain optimal balance, leg strength, and hip mobility - this is a quick look at my favourite exercise that allows us to improve and maintain all three. Read more

 

How to Build Pain-Free and Mobile Shoulders at Any Age

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 12, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If you have a tendency to experience shoulder pain or stiffness, I recommend doing the stretches shown in the video above before getting out of bed. Read more

 

3 Stretches For Better Hip Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 10, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

The idea is to take our hips through internal rotation, external rotation, and then a deep general stretch that includes the glutes and the connective tissue fascia that ties in with the lower back.

All 3 stretches can be held for as long as is comfortable. Read more

 

Making All Exercises Core-Centric For More Functional Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 27, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

These days, I’m loving the focus of making all exercises core-centric.

Generally, working with weights unilaterally while striving to keep the core in a strong and neutral position with abs and glutes contracted is a rewarding approach. Read more

 

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