In today's fast-paced, convenient world, we seem to have forgotten about the act of standing. Maybe our minds haven't, but our "standing" muscles have most certainly forgotten. Whether you experience hip, sciatic or low back pain; the blame really is the amount we are required to sit on a daily basis.

Don't believe me, do a self-experiement! For one day, keep track of the amount of hours you are in a seated position (eg, at work, in the car/transportation, on the couch, at the dinner table, in a restaraunt, business meeting, etc.).

Inactive glute (booty) muscles are the #1 source for pain experienced in the surrounding joints.  Here are a few corrective moves you can practice on your own.

You've tried it all; different shoes, stretches, lumbar supports, oils, massage, cortisone shots etc. The one commonality amongst those methods is all are missing the plank exercise. Once the core is allowed to be lazy, there is no magically device to bring the core back to work. Waking up the core is now in your hands, your lower back and knees will thank you in no time!

Everyone has experienced knee pain once in their lifetime. The only problem is when the pain never seems to fade. It could happen each time you walk the steps, squat, lunge or the weather changes. In our quick-fix society, most of us have resolved the pain by enduring the cost of physical therapy or a cortisone shot. 

Here are 3 quick fixes that you can do on your own and in the comfort of your home or gym. 

1.  Fix Your Form:
    
      If you know me, then you know I am not afraid to come around to correct form as we go through a class or workout. Often times, the main correction is to release the hips, stick the butt back and stick down through the heels. Most of us would compare this movement to sitting back into a chair or looking over a tall building. 
 

In the picture, I shift my hips and butt to make room for my body to sit down through the heels. 

Starting tomorrow, we will meet at the Daniel Boone Playground, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. . Class will incorporate bodyweight, banded and playground exercises to strengthen and tone the entire body. Plan for a 45 minute class, including a warm up and water breaks. Please feel free to spread the word and bring your bffs.

We hope to see you there! ☺