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Practical guides to strength, mobility, and better movement.

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Feet · Footwear

How to Use Insoles & Toe Spacers for Flat Feet

Flat feet can be a common concern for many, leading to discomfort and various foot-related issues. In this post, we will explore the multi-modal approach to managing flat feet using insoles and toe spacers. By combining immediate relief wit

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Feet · Hips · Strength

How to Build Strong Feet & Glutes in 5 Steps

Whatever your fitness goals, if you don't have strong feet and glutes, you won't have the foundation necessary to achieve those goals.Here are the 5 steps to build that essential foundation.1. Wear Barefoot ShoesWearing barefoot shoes is th

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Footwear

How to Find Your Correct Shoe Size and Fit

Studies show that 63% to 72% of people wear incorrectly fitted shoes [ref]. Footwear fitting is vitally important because fit governs function - shoes cannot serve their intended purpose if they don't fit correctly.What is the correct shoe

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Ankles · Footwear · Mobility

The Best Boots For Ankle Mobility

If you struggle with tight ankles, wearing the wrong footwear can make things worse. Boots, in particular, can restrict ankle mobility, making it harder to move naturally. But in cold and wet climates, boots are often necessary. So what’s t

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Hips · Strength

How to Unlock Glute Strength With Core Stability

Your glutes can only generate maximum force when they push from a solid base. That base is your pelvis.The core's job is to hold the pelvis steady so the glutes can contract effectively. And because the spine rests on the pelvis, keeping it

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Feet

The Arch Support Guide

Aim: List 4 characteristics arch-supporting insoles need to be effective. How to avoid becoming dependent on arch support in the long term.How to safely transition out of arch-supporting insoles.The 4 Characteristics of Effective Arch-Suppo

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Mobility

How To Walk With Perfect Posture & No Pain

When your feet are weak and collapse inward with every step, it creates a chain reaction that ruins your entire posture.This makes sense because the feet are what supports the entire body while standing, walking, running, squatting and all

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Hips · Strength

How to Become Glute Dominant in 2 Weeks

In just three months, my glutes went from strong and dominant to barely firing.The cause was one daily habit most people never think twice about. But it made my once-dominant glutes, lose strength, start to shrink, and it left me with hamst

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