Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction

We discuss: Fitter first bongo boards Balance cushions Beaded cabby seats Yoga toes toe stretchers Wearable toe stretchers Ma roller Theragun Tennis elbow Foam Roller (it band) Rubber bands for finger stretches Finger stretchers Baoding Balls Centripetal orb wrist trainer Pickle ball Worry stone Ab Rollers Large exercise Balls

We Talk About: Introducing New Cohost Caitlin. Rolling with a Tennis Ball. Getting outside early. Sleeping with the phone in another room. You don’t need to stretch if you are already loose. Neck orthotic. Acupressure mat. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Bosu Ball Mobo Board Grip strength trainer

In this episode, we discuss: The difficulties of meditation; Why everyone should meditate on a daily basis, even for a few minutes; Yoga and meditation;

This episode covers: The anatomy of the IT band IT Band syndrome and running Fascia Abdominal muscles The effet of tight IT band on muscles surrounding it Why a tight IT band affects your strut in walking and running The psoas of course and its relationship to the IT band

This episode discusses kettlebells. Jonathan and Alex have both recently been training with kettlebells and loving the versatility of them. We talk about the Turkish get-up, the kettlebell swing, the kettlebell windmill and of course emphasize form. We also end up discussing shoes and posture (don't we always). Thanks for following us!

In this episode we talk about feet once again and more specifically about plantar fasciitis which affects many people at some point in their lives. We discuss the possible causes for the onset of plantar fasciitis, the anantomy of the foot and the leg and ho they relate to one another and to the plantar fascia and techniques to alleviate or "cure" plantar fasciitis.

In this episode, Jonathan and Alex discuss: Yoga and flexibility versus mobility Is hypermobility hereditary? Muscle adaptation Muscle imbalances in cyclists Back muscles and their responsibility in other injuries Supplements for hypermobility Hypermobility's effect on internal organs Glutes and their importance with regards to hypermobility Kettlebell training

This episode covers: The role of the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles in posture Having good posture all the time is a lot of work The role of quads and hip flexors in good posture Barefoot versus running shoes in the gym The T12-L1 junction and how to open up the middle back Posture, breath and physical energy About letting the arm hang from the shoulder and getting into athletic position How to learn to walk well for better overall physical functioning

-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:

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

A few things we discuss in this episode: • The anatomical highway interchange that is the knee • The rotational capability of the knee and why it is important to the health of that joint • The muscles that provide support for the knee joint and exercises for their balanced tone • The kinds of injuries that can occur in the knees • What to take into account when considering serious knee surgery • Posture, posture, posture • Exercises that can relieve knee pain and make your knee "stronger"

In this episode: • We differentiate between the three gluteal muscles • The birth of the gluteus maximus and the importance of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus • Everyone's need for a bigger butt • Why the gluteus maximus becomes underactive; the relationship of the hamstrings to the gluteus maximus • How muscles balance in the glutes can alleviate knee pain • The glutes' role in proper posture for optimal pain relief • Exercises to for balance and strength in the gluteal muscles

What we talk about: ​• ​​The coronavirus lockdown ​• ​The ​relevance of the proximity of piriformis and the sciatic nerve in sciatica ​• ​It's all about diagnosis ​(and self-diagnosis) ​• ​​Why posture, movement patterns and muscle tone matter with sciatica and piriformis syndrome ​• ​T​he gluteal muscles and their relationship to sciatica/piriformis syndrome ​• ​T​he importance of nerve flow ​• Surgery and its effects on the piriformis and sciatic nerve • Treatments for piriformis syndrome • Exercises for relieving sciatica/piriformis syndrome