Deconstructing Down Dog

We discuss: Fitter first bongo boards Balance cushions Beaded cabby seats Yoga toes toe stretchers Wearable toe stretchers Ma roller Theragun Tennis elbow Foam Roller (it band) Rubber bands for finger stretches Finger stretchers Baoding Balls Centripetal orb wrist trainer Pickle ball Worry stone Ab Rollers Large exercise Balls  

We Talk About: Introducing New Cohost Caitlin. Rolling with a Tennis Ball. Getting outside early. Sleeping with the phone in another room. You don't need to stretch if you are already loose. Neck orthotic. Acupressure mat. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Bosu Ball Mobo Board Grip strength trainer

In this episode, we discuss: The difficulties of meditation; Why everyone should meditate on a daily basis, even for a few minutes; Yoga and meditation;  

This episode covers: The anatomy of the IT band IT Band syndrome and running Fascia Abdominal muscles The effet of tight IT band on muscles surrounding it Why a tight IT band affects your strut in walking and running The psoas of course and its relationship to the IT band

This episode discusses kettlebells. Jonathan and Alex have both recently been training with kettlebells and loving the versatility of them. We talk about the Turkish get-up, the kettlebell swing, the kettlebell windmill and of course emphasize form. We also end up discussing shoes and posture (don't we always). Thanks for following us!

In this episode we talk about feet once again and more specifically about plantar fasciitis which affects many people at some point in their lives. We discuss the possible causes for the onset of plantar fasciitis, the anantomy of the foot and the leg and ho they relate to one another and to the plantar fascia and techniques to alleviate or "cure" plantar fasciitis.

In this episode, Jonathan and Alex discuss: Yoga and flexibility versus mobility Is hypermobility hereditary?   Muscle adaptation   Muscle imbalances in cyclists   Back muscles and their responsibility in other injuries   Supplements for hypermobility   Hypermobility's effect on internal organs   Glutes and their importance with regards to hypermobility   Kettlebell training

This episode covers: The role of the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles in posture Having good posture all the time is a lot of work   The role of quads and hip flexors in good posture   Barefoot versus running shoes in the gym   The T12-L1 junction and how to open up the middle back   Posture, breath and physical energy    About letting the arm hang from the shoulder and getting into athletic position   How to learn to walk well for better overall physical functioning

-Proper running posture (and who actually needs to learn it) -Running shoes and barefoot shoes -IT band issues -Other running injuries -Breath, thoracic spine and running -Meditation and exercise for wellness