Lately, a few students have been complaining of knee niggles or pain so here's my response. Knees are unassuming joints. They don’t twist like shoulders or boast the deep stability of hips, yet they’re asked to carry us through every step, squat, lunge, and stumble of daily life. Sometimes they complain. Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people limit activity, give up sports, or start believing their body is “wearing out.” But the problem isn’t that knees are weak—i

I went to my first Bounce Blast class in December. I spent 45mins bouncing like a kid with 8 other women. It was invigorating, fast , fun and I prevented any embarrassment by going to the bathroom beforehand. It got me thinking that we all need to include exercise that strengthens our bones to help prevent a bone break if we fall. Whether you're a 35 year old female, 50 year old male post prostate cancer treatment or a 50 year old female going through menopause, bone health

Growing older doesn’t have to mean getting weaker or losing your independence. With the right kind of movement — especially exercise that builds strength, balance, and confidence — you can stay active, enjoy everyday life, and reduce the risk of falls and fractures. More 55-74 year olds are staying active than ever before and are taking part in strength and balance-based activities like Pilates and yoga which is good news. However, the downside is muscle loss and fall risks