How Can I Walk Better?
UPDATED: April 18, 2025 You probably already know that walking is one of the best exercises you can do for so, so many reasons. But did you know that you can get even more benefits from walking if you pay attention to your technique? Today I’m sharing some key tips to make your walking better […]
Do This Simple Test To Assess Your Upper Back Health
UPDATED: April 16, 2025 I made the mistake of wearing my Drop Your Ribs top at surf camp a few weeks ago and got a ton of questions from my surf camp neighbours. Surfing is a sport that really messes with the spine and upper back, so almost all surfers could really use some help […]
Got Neck Pain? Try This Right Now!
I have a long history with neck pain – it used to be so bad that I’d have to miss work. These days it’s not much of issue for me (yay better movement and getting my tongue tie released!). But I do still get some neck stuff especially when I spend lots of time on […]
My Number One Stretch For Your Feet
Let’s talk about feet! I just had a super cool appointment with Dr. Ray McClanahan at NW Foot & Ankle – a leading natural-movement focused podiatrist and a really awesome guy (in case you don’t know who he is, he’s also the inventor of CorrectToes, one of the best toe spreader devices – he shares […]
CARs – 10 Reasons Why I Love This Simple Daily Mobility Practice
UPDATED: April 18, 2025 It’s been over six years now since I discovered Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs) – a daily joint care & movement routine – and I’ve done CARs almost every day since then. That’s basically 2,190 days worth of CARs. And counting!! Here’s the deal. I discovered CARs at Christmas, 2018. In fact, […]
Better Balance: Why Ankle Strength Is So Important For Hiking & Walking
Since we got back to the USA, we’ve been doing a lot of hiking. Hiking is one of my favourite ways to combine my movement needs (walking) with my community needs (hanging out with friends) with my nature needs (fresh air, green trees, long vistas and more!). Plus it’s free and super fun. One thing […]
9+ Reasons Why You Need To Be Hanging & Swinging
The other day I posted a picture to my Instagram that showed me doing a dead-hang from a tree branch on one of our hikes. And I got a comment from a person who asked why I’m so into hanging. She said she’d seen lots of movement people post hanging pix, but didn’t know why. […]
Everything You Need To Know About Toe Spacers
UPDATED: April 18, 2025 Toe spacers are one of my favourite movement hacks. What are toe spacers? Basically, they’re exactly what they sound like – little devices designed to create a bit more space between your toes. And why toe spacers? Because modern shoes squash your toes and if you want your feet to work […]
My Top 8 Tips For Buying Minimal Shoes
So I’m not a big fan of Stuff. I buy as little as I can, and I hate recommending that other people buy things. Neither our pocketbooks nor the world need more Things. But on the other hand, I am a huuuuuuge fan of healthy feet. And since most of us are going to buy […]
The Complete Guide To Fixing Your Pelvic Floor
Recently, we hung out with some old friends and had an awesome night filled with laughs, a campfire, and listening to some great old songs that came out when we were all around 22. It was super fun. But at a certain point the ladies had a conversation. Turns out, all three of us have […]
