After a weekend of long drives, sitting at the table, and catching up on holiday shows, your glutes might not be as active as usual. That’s totally normal—but it can leave your hips and low back working overtime. Here are two quick glute activations to help your body reset: 1. Glute Bridge (Slow + Controlled) Lie on your back, feet hip-width apart. Press through your heels and lift your hips. Hold 2–3 seconds at the top. 10–12 reps.Tip: Focus on squeezing your glutes without

The holiday season brings celebration, travel, and fun—but it also introduces unique physical challenges. Carrying heavy packages, navigating icy sidewalks, decorating in awkward positions, and even long drives can put stress on your body in ways you don’t usually encounter. In this fourth installment of our Advanced Movement & Pain Insights series, we’re breaking down the top five holiday injuries and sharing practical strategies to prevent them so you can stay active and p

Most people think injuries happen because a muscle is “weak” or because they're “not strong enough.”But one of the most common reasons people develop pain — even those who exercise regularly — is something far more subtle: Muscle inhibition. A protective shutdown response that changes how your body moves long before you ever feel pain. And here’s the surprising part: it can happen to anyone.Athletes. Weekend hikers. New parents. Desk workers. Lifelong gym-goers. Because muscl