Fitness
Best Way to Stretch the IT Band
The best way to stretch the IT band is to sit on the floor with your legs straight out. Stretch one leg at a time, keeping the other leg bent, which will help you maintain […]
Knee Pain
Fitness
Best Way to Foam Roll Your IT Band
1. What is ITBS? IT band syndrome (ITBS) is a painful condition affecting runners and other athletes. It can occur with almost any type of running, but it’s more common in activities where you have […]
Fitness
Signs and Symptoms of a Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint that helps with stability and movement. A meniscus tear can occur when there is a rip or partial tear of this knee joint component. If […]
Fitness
What to Do About Meniscal Injuries?
What are Meniscal Injuries? Here is an article on meniscal injuries. Enjoy, and let me know what you think. The knee joint, classified as a hinge joint, is one of the largest and most complex […]
Fitness
What Can Athletes Do About Knee Pain with Anthony Mychal
I am back with you with information on knee pain and athletes. Anthony has been on EFI before; he wrote a viral article on Chronic Knee Pain. Before I get into the interview, let’s talk […]
Fitness
Kettlebell Exercises are Not As Awesome As People Think
I am excited for today and this weekend. Today is Sports Day for my four-year-old son, and the dads get to go and participate. I don’t remember the last sports day I was in; it […]
Core Stability
Knee Pain when You Lunge
Here are some answers on knee pain when you lunge, plus checking in with a few responses from EFI readers. Over the week, I received many questions from readers, and I want to take some […]
Fitness
What To Do About Knee Pain with Lunges?
Lunges are one of the most challenging lower body exercises you can do. And for a good reason: They’re outstanding for firming and toning your thighs and glutes, as well as strengthening your knees and […]
Fitness
Squats and Knee Pain
My friend, Shawna Kaminski, talked about squats and knee pain. Shawna runs boot camps and helps train women over 40. One thing she hears a lot is: “I can’t squat or lunge because I get […]
Core Stability
Your Core May Be Causing Your Knee Pain
I was training a client who was getting knee pain when she squatted. I wanted to share with you what I did to eliminate her knee pain when she squatted. I know it will help […]