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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

 

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

 

How to Lengthen Your Hip Flexors for Optimal Hip and Back Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 13, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to lengthen hip flexors - keeping hip flexors at an optimal length allows for optimal hip mobility, and in those with a history of tight hip flexors, stretching them often leads to improvement in back health. Read more

 

Simple Band Work To Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 03, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to use a resistance band to improve shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Mobility Routine for Desk Workers

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 27, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

Begin by taking your neck through controlled flexion, extension, rotation to both sides, and lateral flexion, all as far as you can comfortably go.

Then take your neck through full circles in a controlled manner, clockwise, then counter-clockwise. Read more

 

Improve Back Health by Lengthening Shortened Hamstrings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 19, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

In response to Monday's post on movements that counteract slouching, a number of people asked what to do about intermittent back pain. Read more

 

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