The case for strong and active glutes

In this episode, Jonathan and Alex discuss:

Yoga and flexibility versus mobility

This episode covers:

The role of the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles in posture

-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

In this podcast:

We discuss finding the optimal cycling posture for riding a bicycle pain-free.

We offer advice about how to best align each part of the body on a bike, from the feet all the way up to the head.

We talk about cycling gear, and the types of bikes out there and which might best suit you.

What is the benefit of electric bikes?

Jonathan and Alex are back at it talking about relaxation. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode:

• Lifestyle changes you can make to reduce stress

• Walking or biking as a form of meditation

• The fascinating subject of ASMR

• Moving toward a relaxing standing posture

• Constructive rest and exercises to help the body relaxed

• Relaxation "toys"

What we talked about:

• why the contents of Jonathan's midday smoothie are pure health;
• the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, raspberries and parsley;
• ways to boost your immune system through whole foods;
• the health benefits of juicing watermelon with its seeds and rind;
• medical mediums;
• why everyone needs to up their spice game;
• finding the right balance between junky food and foods that deliver pure health.

In the episode, Jonathan and Alex talk about the proper to rise into bridge pose and remain in the asana properly aligned. They go on to discuss what a student can learn from bridge pose, whether it is having her seat 2 inches from the ground or pushing way up through the pelvis. What does bridge pose have to do with standing and walking properly aligned? That’s in there too. And they talk about some of the myriad variations bridge pose can be done in and whether there are “therapeutic” uses to bridge pose.

 In this episode we looked one of the most visited postures in the yoga world, downward facing dog. We talk about its numerous benefits, both physical and mental when practiced regularly. We also talk about how to slowly build up your downward dog practice for it to become a resting pose. It wouldn't be a Corewalking Podcast episode if we didn't speak about alignment so we focus on placement of hands and feet and how indicative your dog is of your standing posture.

In this episode:

-What biking has to do with tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis

-The fragile elbow's function, mechanics, and anatomy

-The wrist's and shoulder's role in elbow pain

-Exercises and stretches to appease angry tendons in the elbow

-Tennis elbow surgery: necessary or not?

-How to cure your lateral or medial epicondylitis and make it disappear forever (it takes work and core)

Today's topics of discussion:

• The set-up of the hinge joint that is the ankle

• Does the ankle rotate?

• Muscles involved in moving the ankle – and the importance of their tone

• The value of swelling and compression in healing from injury

• Tracking, bodywork, calf raises and other exercises for ankle protection and stability

• Core, core, core – even for ankle strength

• Ankle replacement, ankle fusion and other ankle surgeries