On Day 2 of the mobility series, we will look to strengthen hip flexion, knee extension, ankle dorsiflexion on the way down into the hip hinge, then hip extension, knee extension, and ankle plantar flexion on the way up. Within this, we also look at the spine's involvement in the hip hinge.

We b...

On day 1 of the mobility series, we will look to strengthen hip flexion, knee flexion, ankle dorsiflexion on the way down to the squat, then hip extension, knee extension, and ankle plantar flexion on the way up. Within this, we also look at the spine's involvement in the squat.

We begin by exp...

This 60 minute workout is designed to strengthen hip muscles that adduct, abduct, flex, extend, and rotate the hip joint in a variety of positions. The focus is to expose and strengthen muscle imbalances by improving contraction responsiveness. The instability of the the ball requires the use o...

This resistance training workout will explore the "superset" or long set of exercises using dumbbells and a thigh band. Supersets can increase the difficulty of the workout and improve muscle gain since you can get more done in the time you have. Performing exercises with similar muscle groups ...

This Express workout packs in 15 minutes of the best gluteal exercises using bodyweight only for resistance. Many exercises that are thought to target this area, but it takes strategic control and focus to make bring the glutes to center stage.

Several floor and standing exercises will be tau...

Many people think that Yoga is only for highly flexible people, especially due to the image that we see in marketing. However, with the use of Yoga props, we can make the postures accessible to everyone. Props make feel so much more comfortable, improving one's understanding of the pose.

We wi...

Mobility issues are often caused by muscle weakness. In this quick 30-minute routine, we will be looking at five different positions of the hip joint using bodyweight as resistance to strengthen muscles and improve mobility.

The five positions we will examine are:
1. Hip Flexion
2. Hip Exten...

The hip is a very complex joint, capable of moving in many planes of motion. By comparison, the knee's structure is primarily capable of flexing and extending. Muscle weakness in these joints can cause pain and tightness. This can make exercise positions difficult to access.

In this workout,...

If you need a quick boost, this 15-minute bodyweight routine will help you strengthen muscles that cross the hip to perform external rotation, such as the gluteals, piriformis, superior and inferior gemelli, obturators, and abductors to name a few.

These are also muscles that commonly extend t...

In this core workout, the magic circle and sponge ball are used to strengthen the hip musculature for improved range of motion. These exercises are adapted from the original 34 Pilates Mat exercises.

The Power House was not only a way to describe the abdominal and back muscles, but muscles ...

This workout includes a standing warm-up with squat and hip flexor work followed by floorwork designed to strengthen the hips while activating the surrounding muscles of the trunk and spine. Working with the thigh band, experience a variety of forces to train the gluteus maximus, minimus, and me...

This workout is progression from Video #406 "Post Op Hip Recovery II" for those at three months to a year post-op. Remember that regaining your range of motion and strength after total hip replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you...

This workout is a Part II from Video #404 Post Op Hip Recovery for those at 9-12 weeks post-op. Remember that regaining your range of motion and strength after total hip replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you. Exercising has mu...

Regaining your range of motion and strength after total hip replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you. Exercising has multiple benefits including: reducing stiffness, maintaining flexibility, improving muscle strength, and preventi...

This gentle Yoga routine will lower your stress, activate underperforming muscles, and help rejuvenate your body. You will need a chair for the entire practice. This routine is a slower-paced Yoga practice for all fitness levels, since the chair makes it easier to transition from one move to th...

This Express workout packs in 15 minutes of the best gluteal exercises using dumbbells for resistance. Many exercises that are thought to target this area, but it takes strategic set up and focus to make bring the glutes to center stage.

Start on the floor and progress to several standing exe...

The feet deal with ground forces pushing up into them and the bodyweight pushing down onto them. In this therapeutic routine, experience standing and seated exercises for the lower leg and foot. A thigh band will be used to add resistance in hip and foot exercises. Be prepared to explore your ...

Sacroiliac pain is very common and complex to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regularly practice various joint angles in order to maintain range of motion. This routine is designed to strengthen the SI Joint and lumbar spine. The mini ba...

This Yoga practice targets the hips with several Yoga asanas that require various hip joint positions. Beginning with a short warm-up, enjoy classic lower body poses done in a flowing format using the friction from the Yoga mat, bodyweight, and Yoga blocks as resistance. This Express practice i...

If you need a quick boost, this 15-minute bodyweight routine will help you strengthen muscles that cross the hip to perform internal rotation, such as the iliopsoas group, rectus femoris, and adductors to name a few. These are also muscles that commonly flex the hip and help with lower back pain...

The hip is a weight-bearing, complex joint that moves in a variety of motions that takes on a lot of stress throughout the day. Prolonged sitting and repetitive activities can cause hips to lose strength and range of motion.

In this class, I take you through various yoga asanas that target the...

If you need a quick boost, this 15-minute isometric routine will help you strengthen core muscles and help give you improved spinal stability in sidelying bodyweight exercises for the hip and spinal joints. In the spine, this is lateral flexion. In the hips, this is abduction. No equipment nee...

This resistance training workout is designed to help you understand how to better contract the gluteal region. Using the forces of gravity plus an elastic thigh band, experience a variety of resistance challenges to stimulate more of the overall glute region. Glutes are not active in standing a...

To combat sedentary lifestyles and repetitive activities, this bodyweight workout is designed to help you uncover muscle weakness and limitation in the gluteal region. Experience bodyweight isometrics to jumpstart weak muscles and learn how to move through your available joint range to strengthe...