This week is 3 years of moveyourashpt! Before the 2020 pandemic, I was contemplating blogging. During the shutdown, I began writing posts to see if I even would enjoy putting time into the writing process. Turns out I did. For a year, I would write posts and come up with ideas for future posts. It […]
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BOSU Exercises
The BOSU is a half ball half hard surface used by people for workouts. BOSU actually stands for Both Sides Up, which means you can use it on either side. This piece of equipment is versatile in its ability to allow for different exercises but also in the direction you use it. The BOSU can be […]
Update on Workout Clothing
Good workout clothing can be hard to come by, but I have done the research and some of the hard work for you! If you missed my first post about good, affordable workout clothing, check it out here. I still stand by what I wrote in that post, but since that time, I have tried […]
My Knee Injury, Part 1
Original Injury In June of 2023, while working out, my knee injury began when my left knee bent too much. The pain started later that night when going to sleep. It was at that time, I also noticed some swelling. I rested and did not perform leg workouts for a week but the pain and […]
Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone and these fractures are caused by repeated stress and over use. Because they are caused by repeated stress the pain can be gradual until it becomes unbearable. Those at High Risk of Stress Fractures Athletes are more likely to have stress fractures than others. These […]
The Best Time of Day to Workout
The time of day someone does a workout has been the subject of a recent debate. Is there a better time of day to workout to achieve greater results or benefits? Some people workout in the mornings, others workout in the afternoons or evenings. I have received questions on which is better so I did […]
Hamstring Strain
The hamstring strain is a common injury in athletes. The hamstrings are a large muscle group in the posterior thigh. Its actions include flexing or bending the knee and extending the hip. A strain of these muscles can lead to inability to walk or run and play sports. See my muscle strain blog here. The […]
Groin Strains
Groin strains are one of the most common injuries among athletes. The groin consists of many muscles and any number of them could be involved. Muscles Involved: Adductors: magnus, longus, brevis Hip flexors: iliacus and psoas (iliopsoas) Abdominals: rectus abdominis and internal oblique There are different grades of muscle strains I, II, and III. I […]
Patellar Tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis or jumper’s knee occurs in those who participate in jumping or running sports. I have also seen this injury in those going through a growth spurt. Tendinitis is usually an overuse injury (see tendinitis blog post here), meaning the person has been running or jumping too much without slowly building up the work […]
Tendinitis
The tendon is how a muscle connects to bone. A tendon can become painful due to overuse, trauma, and excessive pulling. When you see -itis at the end of a word, it translates to inflammation. Tendinitis means inflammation of the tendon. For more information on the research into Tendinitis and pathologies that involve the tendon […]
The Hex Bar
The hex bar is great for a full body workout. The hex or trap bar is shaped differently than the straight barbell, allowing you to step inside of it. The hexagon shape also lets you grip in different positions. If a barbell is all you have, check out my barbell exercise post here for more […]
Muscle Strain
A strain pertains to an injury with a muscle. This is different from a sprain which pertains to a ligament. It is important to understand the difference because they involve different structures and different healing times. I go through the difference in my post sprains vs strains here, therefore I will not go through it […]