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Unlocking the Hidden Connection: How Core and Pelvis Health Impact Your Emotional Well-being

Nov 144 min read

Unlocking the Hidden Connection: How Core and Pelvis Health Impact Your Emotional Well-being

Understanding how our physical health intertwines with our emotional state holds immense potential for transforming our overall...

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Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Weak Hip Flexors on Your Movement Efficiency and Injury Risk

Amanda Jackson

Nov 54 min read

Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Weak Hip Flexors on Your Movement Efficiency and Injury Risk

In our everyday routines, we often overlook the importance of certain muscle groups. One such area, which plays a crucial role in how...

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5 Ways Working Out with Your Kids Can Transform Your Life And Theirs Too

Amanda Jackson

Nov 43 min read

5 Ways Working Out with Your Kids Can Transform Your Life And Theirs Too

Being a mom is a full-time job, and it can feel like there's never enough time for yourself—especially when it comes to working out. But...

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Building Resilient Hamstrings: Preventing Injuries and Maximizing Athletic Performance

Amanda Jackson

Nov 23 min read

Building Resilient Hamstrings: Preventing Injuries and Maximizing Athletic Performance

If you're an athlete, strong and flexible hamstrings are vital for success. They provide the power necessary to run faster and jump...

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Bridge the Gap Between Practice and Performance

Amanda Jackson

Oct 251 min read

Bridge the Gap Between Practice and Performance

Success in sports requires mental perception and rapid physical response. Training needs to emphasize an athlete's speed of communication...

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Amanda Jackson

Mar 191 min read

Standing Core Exercises

Gain confidence in movement with Standing Core Exercises 🙌🏻 I love a good plank exercise to work that core…but standing core exercises...

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Amanda Jackson

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Improve Running Performance

Want to improve running performance and prevent injury?! You need: A strong posterior chain (fire up those glutes!!) Core stability...

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Amanda Jackson

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Want More Functional Core Strength?!

The problem is too many people think core training is just training your abdominals! Wrong! The core actually encompasses your diaphragm...

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Amanda Jackson

Feb 6, 20232 min read

How to perform a Hip Bridge

One of my favorite exercises…IF you are doing it right!!! Let’s check your form: We want a hip-driven bridge, meaning we drive from the...

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Amanda Jackson

Feb 6, 20232 min read

Recruit the Glutes

Why we need STRONG glutes: •stabilizes our body through movement •gives us power when walking or running •improves pelvic floor function...

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Amanda Jackson

Feb 1, 20231 min read

Tight Hamstrings?!

To promote optimal muscle function you need to lengthen AND strengthen your hamstring muscles. Well-functioning hamstrings help make...

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Your Journey to Reach Your Goals is What Shapes You

Amanda Jackson

Jan 29, 20232 min read

Your Journey to Reach Your Goals is What Shapes You

We have to do the “boring” exercises to be able to do the “fun” exercises! Some of the exercises in my method may seem “boring” or...

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Amanda Jackson

Jan 25, 20233 min read

Do you have tight hip flexors?!

Did you know that tight hip flexors are one of the most common complaints I hear?! Tight hip flexors creates numerous muscle imbalances,...

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Amanda Jackson

Jan 16, 20232 min read

Core Strength for Runners

I really want to emphasize the importance of a strong core to enhance performance whether you are a runner, an athlete or just want to...

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Decrease Stress and Tension for a Well-Functioning Core

Amanda Jackson

Jan 16, 20232 min read

Decrease Stress and Tension for a Well-Functioning Core

Let’s talk stress relief for a better functioning core. Do you hold tension in your neck, jaw, shoulders or head?? Did you know that...

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Amanda Jackson

Nov 23, 20221 min read

Tensor Fasciae Latae Tightness

Tight TFL??? First you need to know what your TFL is! Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) It’s a muscle in your thigh and it works with the glute...

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Amanda Jackson

Nov 15, 20221 min read

Core Restoration Program

Are you wondering if this program is for you?? Do you have Diastasis Recti? Do you have pelvic floor dysfunction? Do you have a weak...

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Amanda Jackson

Nov 15, 20221 min read

What is Core Performance Training?

First and most importantly what exactly is the core?? •The structures that make up the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC). The lumbar spine,...

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Amanda Jackson

Sep 11, 20221 min read

Jumping Rope & Pelvic Floor

Want to jump rope but afraid of leakage, pelvic floor pain or discomfort? Then it’s time to strengthen the core canister 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻...

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Amanda Jackson

Aug 30, 20221 min read

Why We Need Hip Strength & Mobility

Did you know that tight hip flexors are one of the most common complaints?! Tight hip flexors increases risk of injury, creates bad...

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