04 Feb Forward Step Up – Hop, Knee Drive
HOW: Get set up standing with a sturdy box or step in front of you to step on to. Begin the exercise by performing a powerful step up followed by a hop on the same side, meanwhile drive the opposite knee up and forward...
04 Feb Linear Load And Lift
HOW: Start with your hands against a wall at shoulder height and be leaning into the wall. Push into the wall with your hip, knee, and ankle to assume a triple extension position. This is your starting position. Slowly bend your hip, knee, and...
04 Feb Linear Load And Lift – Hop
HOW: Start with your hands against a wall at shoulder height and be leaning into the wall. Push into the wall with your hip, knee, and ankle to assume a triple extension position. This is your starting position. Slowly bend your hip, knee, and...
03 Feb Deep Squat Hip And Ankle Mobilization – Kettlebell
HOW: Perform a deep squat holding onto a kettlebell. Allow your elbows to be on the inside of your knees, then follow along with this video to stretch either your hips or your ankles. FEEL: You will feel your hips or ankles stretching with...
03 Feb Lateral Lunge – Band
HOW: Begin this exercise by taking a large step to your side. The larger the step, the deeper you will be able to go with this exercise. Once you have stepped, perform a lateral lunge motion by letting your hip and knee bend and...
03 Feb Lateral Bounding – Band
HOW: Begin this exercise by placing a resistance band around your waist. You will then bound away from the anchor of the band and land on your opposite leg. Take a step back towards the anchor of the band then repeat. FEEL: The leg...
03 Feb Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilization – Static
HOW: Get your foot set-up and supported on an elevated surface while balancing on the other leg. To perform the mobilization, bring your knee and shin bone forward over your toes while keeping your heel down on the ground. While driving the knee forward,...
13 Jan Y Balance Exercise
HOW: Get set up in a standing position balancing on one foot on a firm surface. While maintaining balance, reach with your opposite foot in a Y-orientation - see video for demonstration and tips. FEEL: This should feel like you're promoting and controlling motion...
13 Jan Y Balance Exercise – Foam Pad
HOW: Get set up in a standing position balancing on one foot on a foam pad or unstable surface like a pillow. While maintaining balance, reach with your opposite foot in a Y-orientation - see video for demonstration and tips. FEEL: This should feel...
13 Jan Single Leg Pogos – Wall Support
HOW: Get set up in a standing position balancing on one leg with your hands on a wall in front of you for support. Begin the exercise by bouncing up and down on one foot on the balls of your foot and repeating as...