physiquality blog: strengthening to reduce back pain

With all of the sitting we’ve been doing while working from home — and without much walking once the temperatures started to soar in Texas — I’ve definitely noticed an increase in back pain and stiffness over the last five months. Writing this post was a great reminder of things I should be doing to […]

physiquality blog: sarcopenia and loss of strength

I know this term more from working with physical therapists than I do by observing my own grandparents — my grandfather was lifting weights and riding his bike into his 70s, and my grandma swore by her morning walks into her 80s. But they are not only the exception, they demonstrate how exercise and activity […]

physiquality blog: cycling for better health

I’ll be the first to admit that I do not feel comfortable on a bike. I’ve always preferred my feet on the ground, and a few close calls (and one firm embrace) with trees have left me hesitant to get on a bike unless there is an urgent need to do so. But cycling is […]

physiquality blog: will overspeed running help me?

While I’ve never fully understood a runner’s mentality, improving one’s sprint speed, or the explosive strength used to change direction, completely makes sense to me — even more so when I saw how close the competition is at the Olympics. (The guy who came in 4th place in the 100 meter dash was only 0.12 […]

physiquality blog: strengthening to reduce back pain

physiquality blog: sarcopenia and loss of strength

physiquality blog: cycling for better health

physiquality blog: will overspeed running help me?

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