How To Keep Moving…Even With “Bad” Knees

October 30, 2024 ellen
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It’s a daily thing now for me to either receive an email inquiring about knee-friendly workouts or to have someone in class tell me they have a “bad” knee.   Well, with 30+ years in the fit biz and my own personal “bad knee”  experience, I have a lot to share on this subject!  First off, as far as joints go, knees are vulnerable and complicated, making them more susceptible to injury. If you are struggling with knee...

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One-Trick Pony

September 26, 2024 ellen
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A favorite word of mine, one that I’ve been taking a liberty with and applying to movement, is adaptogenic. It’s a word often associated with herbal medicine, specifically when an herb does whatever is need in order to create harmony in the body. Licorice root for example, can either increase energy levels in the body, providing a bit of pep, or it can lower cortisol levels, helping it calm down. To me, “adaptogenic” means do what’s needed in order to maintain a feel good state....

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