By Lois Manzella Marchitto Do you HATE to jump? Like, hate it with a CAPITAL H? You are not alone. I hear this a lot from clients and friends. Maybe you have a knee injury, problems

By Mara Kimowitz The human foot is an intricate mechanism that cushions the body and adapts to uneven surfaces. It provides traction for movement, awareness of joint and body position for balance, and leverage for

Gluteus / Abductor By Lois Manzella Marchitto This is the largest muscle in your body You may already know that the gluteus maximus are the two largest muscles in the human body, so it makes

Excerpt from "Get Fit to Go: Motivation to Exercise and Get Healthy" Laura O'Reilly RN, 2010, Unlimited Publishing Strong biceps, defined triceps and six-pack abs are obvious targets of a strength routine. Apart from the

By Lois Manzella-Marchitto What happens to the body during a warmup The main purpose of a warm-up is to prepare the body for exercise, increase circulation, primes your nerve to muscle pathways and increases heart

By Mara Kimowitz Insufficient hip mobility can lead to walking issues and injury.  You use your hip internal rotators to walk, run, squat, crouch, and crawl.  There is no one muscle that works to move

By Lois Manzella Marchitto Whatever you call it- your buttocks, backside, or behind, there are so many names.  I’m pretty sure everyone wants to have a nice-looking booty.  And you are probably no exception. In

Week 1 Hamstrings by Fitness Knocking® Even mild back pain could be caused by this. Did you know your lower back pain might be caused by tight hamstrings? You might be thinking “I don’t need