I started using trigger point therapy, when I began squatting heavy. I would get tight in my glutes and hips. I would use the foam roller, but the surface was not hard enough to release the knots I would have. The benefits of using a lacrosse ball or Radroller ball are endless, especially because they are inexpensive and the treatment can be done at your own pace. Here are three benefits I have found about my body since beginning my trigger point therapy. 1. Increase Range of Motion Self-Myofascial Release, also known as SMR, is a trigger point technique used to release muscle tension. SMR can be an intense treatment, depending on how tight your knot may be. During the...
Movement is medicine! Movement gives our bodies attention, freedom and care. When we move our bodies, not only are we training our joints to get stronger, but we are giving our muscles a chance to breathe. Here are three movements you can perform from anywhere at anytime. I recommend moving your body 10-15 min in the morning, afternoon and in the evening to prevent any stiffness or tightness from happening. 1. Squat Squats are an amazing movement to perform because we already perform them daily; sitting in a chair or reaching for something on the floor. When we squat, we activate our core and hip muscles. Our core muscles are what we use to bend, rotate or stand. When our...
Mindset is everything. The way you feel about yourself, talk about yourself & work on yourself, says a lot about the person you are. I work with many different athletes from a variety of age groups and the one common factor I have noticed, is the mental blockage we have all installed in our minds. Mental blockage is a wall that we have placed in front of our vision from seeing the positive outcomes of our actions. Whenever we begin to try something new, for example a weight loss journey or playing a new sport; it's easy to get down on ourselves when we can't physically see the change. Change does not happen over night, nor does it happen within...
Hello everyone , I am so happy to be here with you today and grateful to have you tune into this new episode of the podcast! I am no longer calling my podcast Meditate with Steph, as my lifestyle has evolved, so has my business. I want to be the first to welcome you to BEYOND MOVEMENT! Some of you may know that I have been thinking about my next steps for Beyond and what my brand really means to me and my community. My fitness journey started in high school as I began training to become a DI softball player. Training in the gym 4 days a week, riding my bike to the batting cage everyday after school, then...
Stop thinking about starting and go swing some bells. 6 Kettlebell exercises that you can implement into any workout program. These 6 movements are designed to challenge you, yet keep you engaged for your next training session. All you need is one Kettlebell and you are ready to begin. Goblet Squat Goblet Squats are one of the best exercises for generating lower body strength. Step 1: There are two ways you can hold the Kettlebell when performing the Goblet Squat. Place your hands either on the handle or on the ball of the bell. Step 2: Hold Kettlebell in front of your chest, engage your core and plant feet firmly into ground. Step 3:...
