Living Better

Living Better

In this video series, Lauren will share with you her wisdom collected from over 35 years of service as a fitness and health professional. Her philosophies are based on actively participating in one's health by the maintenance of the muscular system through proper exercise techniques, learning how to better manage physical and emotional stress, and practicing biomechanics principles to help us resolve many chronic health issues. This series will give you the wisdom and confidence to try other workouts on FIS TV. Come back to this section often to make your daily living more enjoyable.

Living Better
  • Video 588 | Prolonged Sit-Rx: Micro Workout (9.45 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    When we sit for long periods of time, our muscles and joints feel the effects, along with a number of health concerns that affect our metabolism. Some of these include increased blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and unhealthy cholesterol levels. It is common ...

  • Video 586 | Meniscus Tear Rehab (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The meniscus of the knee is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous anatomical structure that refers to the cartilage of the knee, either to the lateral or medial meniscus. The meniscus provides structural integrity to the knee and absorbs shock. A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee inju...

  • Video 580 | Spinal Stenosis Rx (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Spinal Stenosis can be a very painful condition, causing lower back pain, poor circulation in the legs, vascular conditions, and forward leaning. Commonly, it feels better when sitting and worse when standing. However, it is possible to exercise in a way that can strengthen muscles and reduce p...

  • Video 566 | Frozen Shoulder Solutions (45 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    If you have every suffered from a frozen shoulder, or have known someone who has, you know that it takes a very long time to recover from. The medical term for the frozen shoulder is "Adhesive Capsulitis". This condition is marked by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It typically develo...

  • Video 505 | Pelvic Floor Incontinence Rx (15 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine that occurs with increases in intra abdominal pressure (e.g., with exertion, effort, sneezing, or coughing) due to urethral sphincter and/or pelvic floor muscle weakness. This can affect anyone at any age, particularly those who part...

  • Video 560 | Low Back EXP (15 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    This express workout is one that you can do any time you suffer from lower back pain and tightness. Rather than jumping right into backbends, this routine is designed to stabilize the lumbo-sacral region with a focus on the abdominals, glutes, abductors, adductors, and hip flexors.

    Using a th...

  • Video 557 | Muscles in Mid-Life (45 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This Full Body strength training routine combines 10 of the best exercises to build muscle. If you are new to strength training or just want a full body workout, this workout will help. The chosen exercises are designed to use large muscle groups with exercises using large muscle groups. Using...

  • Video 550 | Lateral Hip Bursitis Rx (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This strengthening routine is designed to combat outer hip pain using isometric and concentric resistance training with dumbbells, a thigh band, and a support.

    Lateral hip pain is commonly referred to as "Trochanteric Bursitis". This is a condition where the large bony prominence on the outsi...

  • Video 549 | Upper Back Mobility (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This mobility workout features isometric and concentric muscle contractions using a Yoga Strap and Theraband respectively. Many times, we feel tight and stiff due to muscle weakness. The body gets comfortable in the ranges and motions we experience all day, and muscles weaken everywhere else. ...

  • Live Event | Yogalates for Piriformis Syndrome (60 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Pain originating from spasms in your piriformis muscle, a large muscle located deep in the buttock, is called piriformis syndrome. Even though this condition is very common, it is a complex problem to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regu...

  • Video 491 | SI Joint Pain Relief (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Pain originating from spasms in your piriformis muscle, a large muscle located deep in the buttock, is called piriformis syndrome. Even though this condition is very common, it is a complex problem to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regu...

  • Video 457 | Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety (15 mins.) with Lauren Eirk

    All humans deal with some form of stress. It can be the very thing that makes us stronger. However too much stress that is un
    unchecked and chronic can be detrimental to our wellbeing. In a modern world that is moving faster and faster, it is important that we take time to slow down and reset. ...

  • Video 452 | Tech Neck RX (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    What is Tech Neck?
    This condition has become a term used to describe chronic neck pain caused by continuously straining the neck muscles while using technology like computers and phones that eventually leads to spinal changes and poor posture. We are completely tied to our phones and screens, of...

  • Video 445 | Neck and Shoulder Mobility (15 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Neck and shoulder pain is very common for many individuals, especially when we are under stress. To relieve tension, stretching, massage, and traction techniques are often prescribed. However, any modality that we use to increase range of motion can also potentially weaken muscles if the stretc...

  • Video 386 | Plantar Fasciitis Therapy (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This integrated full-body workout addresses some of the common muscle issues that cause plantar fasciitis. Learn how to strengthen muscles of the foot and ankle to improve foot rigidity in forward propulsion. Also, understand the need for the foot to have enough mobility to adapt to the surface...

  • Video 377 | Improve Your Balance (15 Minutes) with Lauren EIrk

    In our daily life, we may not always be able to predict how the external environment will challenge our body. Our muscles need to be able to contract accordingly to create muscle contractions to maintain joint stability.

    In this video, strengthen the foot, ankle, knees, and hips to improve mus...

  • Video 364 | Pilates for Pelvic Floor (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The Pilates Mat sequence is the focus for this workout as we incorporate many of the most effective pelvic floor exercises while practicing diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
    This workout slowly begins from a supine position as we practice pelvic tilts and pelvic floor engagement. Learn to contr...

  • Video 363 "Yoga for Pregnancy" (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The focus of this workout is to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and hips in order to support all stages of pregnancy. You will need Yoga blocks and a blanket to sit on for support. Cues are given throughout to modify the workout based on the trimester and specific needs.
    Warm Up (seated)
    Pelv...

  • Video 356 | Anti-Sit Workout (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Excessive sitting is a major health concern. When we sit or lie down for too long increases our risk of chronic health problems. Too much sitting overall and prolonged periods of sitting also seem to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

    In this workout, practice a ...

  • Video 351 | Full Body Pain Relief (15 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    There are times when we wake up feeling achy all over, especially after recovering from an illness, traveling, time change issues, or having pushed your body too hard the day before. This short bodyweight video takes you from head to foot using some isometrics and gentle movement to improve neur...

  • Video 045 | Improve your Balance with Lauren Eirk

    In our daily life, we may not always be able to predict how the external environment will challenge our body. In Yoga, we can learn to create powerful internal forces as our muscles become stronger in many challenging positions, but as soon as an external force acts upon us, our muscles need to ...

  • Video 284 | Exercises for Sciatica (35 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Learn about the condition called Sciatica and other reasons for sciatic pain that can cause pain, tightness, and even numbness from the hip to the foot. Sciatic issues commonly affect one leg, causing the stronger leg to compensate.

    In this video, you will need a chair for support and two yog...

  • Video 238 | Breathwork Meditation for Anxiety (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This guided meditation begins with a short breathwork awareness exercise designed to help you feel the location, depth, and speed of the breath. By watching the breath, we can begin to calm the mind and lower anxiety.

    You will be guided through a systematic relaxation to help ease stress and r...

  • Video 036 | Yoga for Hip Flexibility with Lauren Eirk

    The hip joint is one of the most complex joints in the body, with a large mechanical role in the body. Moving in many different planes of motion, our yoga practice should target the range of motion and stability of this important joint! This video is a strategically progressed Yoga routine desi...