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core runners

Core Training for Runners

By Christina Prevett | September 1, 2020

What is the core and why should runners train it? No, its not just your abs 6 pack muscles, its everything that extends from your diaphragm  (right under your chest) all the way to your pelvic floor and wraps around your front, sides, and back. Another Common misconception is that having a six pack mean you […]

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Bright Spots (April 12, 2020): Positive Vibes in COVID 19

By Christina Prevett | April 12, 2020

Over the last couple of weeks, many peoples’ worlds have been spun upside down. People have lost jobs. Family members are going into front line and we’re worried. You yourself are a front line worker. Many people are feeling lonely and as more time passes, many people feel the loneliness start to sink in. Because […]

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low back, back pain, Telehealth, online physiotherapy

Treating Low Back Pain with Online Physiotherapy

By Christina Prevett | April 2, 2020

Having low back pain can be awful. You don’t realize just how much you rely on your back for movement until it hurts! Physiotherapy is one of the most common routes people take to try to help with low back pain. But all the clinics right now are closed because of COVID19! What do you […]

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pelvic pain

Pelvic Pain: Testing during pregnancy and postpartum

By Christina Prevett | February 6, 2020

Did you know that pelvic pain affects 45% of pregnant women?   Perhaps you experience any of the following symptoms:   Pain at the back of the hips or the front of the pubic bone Pain with transitional movements: Sitting to standing Rolling over in bed Standing on one leg (e.g. to dress) Getting into […]

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How to go From Doing Nothing to a Burpee

By Christina Prevett | August 6, 2019

You’ve definitely heard of them the dreaded burpee, and they really can be awful if you havent worked into them at all. Think of it this way if you have never ran before would your first thought be I’m going to jump into a 10k race?  No you’d try and find some sort of middle […]

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ring rows

Ring Rows: Common Mistakes we see

By Christina Prevett | June 20, 2019

Ring rows are a great way to build strength in the upper back and lats. They also help a ton if one of your goals is getting your first pull-up pull-up.  So ring rows are awesome but can I be doing them wrong???? For sure you can be! Here are some of the common faults […]

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