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Squats and Hip Hinges, the Two Best Lower Body Exercises
Squats and hip hinges are the two primary lower body exercises I teach. I do this because they are fundamental to human movement and are precisely where we want to build strength.
Think about your day. Do you need to get out of a chair? Pick up a child? Those are squats. Do you need to pick up the basket of laundry from the floor? Pick up the big bag of dog food from the bottom shelf at the store? Those are hip hinges. You need to train the squat and hip hinge patterns in order to build and maintain the strength and muscle mass that you need to live life.
31 Days of Movement Snacks
For the month of January 2025 I made a resolution to do, film, and post a movement snack every day.
A movement snack is a bit intentional movement done for a short duration.
Here you will find all 31 snacks and a bit about what I learned from the project.
Warmup for Snow Shoveling
Among my advice for snow shoveling is to do a dynamic warmup before you get dressed and head out.
You may not think you need a warmup. You may feel stressed and short on time. But doing a warmup, along with taking frequent breaks, is important for avoiding injury.
Quilters Stretches
Sitting at a table with a sewing machine, at a desk with a computer, or in a comfy chair with handwork can lead to rounded shoulders, tight hip flexors, and other issues. The stretching exercises presented here are designed to get you moving regularly and prevent issues from developing.