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Simple Exercises for Better Balance

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 15, 2022
Balance & Agility Exercises

It's important to note that any activity that requires that you maintain your balance - be it while on your feet, hands, pelvis, or a combination thereof - will develop your joint position sense, thereby strengthening your immunity against slips and falls. Read more

 

5 Simple Hamstring Exercises for Improved Knee and Hip Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 10, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Knee Mobility Exercises

This video demonstrates a variety of simple hamstring-strengthening and activating exercises that almost invariably lead to improved knee and hip function. Please be sure to have the volume on your viewing device and within the video on for accompanying guidance for each exercise. Read more

 

Daily Wake-Up For Your Spine and Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2021
Spinal Mobility Exercises

With an exercise ball and a towel or exercise band, you can do both of the simple mobility exercises shown in this video as a daily wake-up for your spine and shoulders.

When rolling back on the ball to encourage extension of the spine, aim to roll back to a point where your legs are fully straight and extended at the knees with your feet remaining on the ground. Read more

 

I Hope You're Happy, By Lee Sang Yi

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 20, 2021
Music

I wanted to share this song from the original soundtrack of "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" - just love its sentiment.

From my newsletter on October 18, 2021: Read more

 

8-Minute Hip Care Routine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 19, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a follow along hip care routine.

Begin seated on a comfortable surface with your legs extended in front of you. Read more

 

A Simple and Highly Effective Way of Protecting Against Tennis Elbow

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 11, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

Virtually all of our everyday activities ask our forearm flexors to do the heavy lifting relative to our forearm extensors, so naturally, our forearm flexors tend to be stronger and more resistant to injury than our forearm extensors. Read more

 

Simple Movements To Keep Your Shoulders Healthy

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 27, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to use a suspension system training kit or gym rings to restore lost shoulder mobility and to keep your shoulders healthy at any age. Read more

 

How to Reverse Rounded Shoulders Caused By Excessive Sitting

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 13, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple routine to reverse the effects that prolonged sitting has on shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Protect Your Lower Back By Strengthening Your Obliques

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

One key to avoiding back pain and injury is to keep your obliques strong - these are the muscles that line the sides of your abdominal wall. Read more

 

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