hip mobility exercises

Hip Mobility Exercises to Unlock Power: Don’t Let Your Hips Hold You Back

When it comes to staying active and pain-free, your hips play a more vital role than you might think. Poor hip mobility doesn’t just affect your hips—it has a ripple effect on your entire body. The good news is hip mobility exercises can make all the difference!

If you’re an active adult or an outdoor enthusiast, improving your hip mobility can be the key to enjoying activities like hiking at Horsetooth Reservoir or running along Spring Creek Trail without pain.

But here’s the kicker: neglecting your hip mobility could lead to long-term issues like:
– Low back pain
– Knee discomfort
– Even Achilles problems

If your hips aren’t doing their job, other areas of your body will have to pick up the slack—and that often leads to pain or injury.

So, how can you improve your hip mobility, stay strong, and move better? Incorporating a hip mobility exercise routine can be the solution.

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runners knee recovery

Runner’s Knee Recovery: 15 Tips Every Fort Collins Runner Should Know

If you’re dealing with runner’s knee, you know how frustrating it feels to have your training sidelined by pain. That sharp ache around your kneecap can make even walking uncomfortable, let alone running your favorite Fort Collins trails.

The good news is, recovery doesn’t have to be a guessing game. With the right approach, you can ease the pain, rebuild strength, and get back to running stronger than ever. 

Let’s explore practical tips to help you recover faster and prevent runner’s knee from holding you back again.

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Stress & Response

Stress & Response

How can we expect to get stronger and see progress without forcing our bodies to adapt? Here in Fort Collins, Colorado, where there’s a high

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DNF – A NEW PERSPECTIVE

DNF – A NEW PERSPECTIVE

A DNF, or “Did not Finish” is the scarlet letter of the ultrarunning world. Many ultrarunners dread even thinking about the possibility of not finishing

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Up And Running Physical Therapy

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