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An Easter Hallelujah - Cassandra Star & Her Sister Callahan

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 05, 2021
Music

Cassandra Star (10) and her older sister Callahan (19) sing this beautiful and meaningful Easter version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. These Easter lyrics were written by Kelley Mooney, the piano track was arranged by Jeff Buckley of Karaoke Studios, and the recording was mastered by Maverick Judson of MJ Interactive. Read more

 

Mobility Exercises that Help Prevent Osteoporosis and Improve Posture

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 09, 2021
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is a brief series of shoulder and spinal mobility exercises that can be done daily to support healthy posture and help prevent osteoporosis.

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Simple Daily Wake-Up for the Legs

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 06, 2021
Mobility Exercise Routines

This is a relatively simple mobility routine that you can do daily to wake up your legs and have them ready for a wide variety of activities of daily living.

The emphasis is on activating the tissues through your posterior chain - mainly your hamstrings and calves - and through the front of your ankle and foot region. Read more

 

Being A Korean American Adoptee

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 30, 2020
Inspiration

Learning of Danielle's journey thus far broke the levees of my tear ducts like few other experiences have.

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7-Minute Full Body Mobility Routine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 11, 2020
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

This is a full body mobility routine that can be done while standing and without any equipment.

If longevity and functional strength are priorities, you want to focus on mobility of your joints above all else.   Read more

 

To You, By Yoona Im

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 02, 2020
Music

LYRICS:

English Translation:

Isn't it so different?
Unfamiliar flowers
Look at me and say hello

Isn't it so unique?
Everyone is different
Names, shapes, faces

What kind of air was I
To you?
Will you remember me?
Until we meet again. Read more

 

3 Fundamental Exercises for Functional Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 30, 2020
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

To develop core strength via forearm plank pose, press your elbows strongly into the ground to keep your shoulder blades separated (protracted), keep your head neutral (not extended up), and try to maintain a straight line through your shoulders, hips, and ankles. Read more

 

This Stretch Is Essential For Optimal Spinal and Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 27, 2020
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

I find that many people are extremely tight through the side of their torso, which limits overall spinal and shoulder mobility and increases risk of experiencing sprains and strains throughout the back.

To stretch the lats and obliques, hang from one arm and place the same side foot to the rear and opposite side of the body. Read more

 

Full Body Conditioning Drill That Improves Shoulder Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 04, 2020
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If you experience shoulder pain when you elevate your arms to your side or all the way overhead, this may be due to a tight shoulder capsule that is causing the round ball of your arm bone to ride too high in your shoulder socket.

Often, the range that is most restricted is internal rotation of the shoulder joint. Read more

 

2 Simple Ways to Improve Ankle Mobility and Balance

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 12, 2020
Ankle Mobility Exercises

Here we have two simple movements that improve plantar and dorsiflexion of the ankle joint.

Ensuring optimal plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the ankle joints will only improve balance and agility at all ages.

For an overview of exercise progressions that you can work at to improve your mobility and balance in a systematic way, please feel free to visit our Mobility Exercise Progressions page here: Read more

 

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