My Neck, My Back…That Old Rap Song and Why Your Hip May Be Causing Your Low Back Pain

Sep 14, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

Let's face it. Talking about low back pain isn't exactly sexy. It's boring. Talking about how to add core and mobility into your exercise routine is like when your parents told you growing up how you needed to have a savings account and to clean the fridge once a month.

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Cry Me a River; Why Hydration is Affecting Your Low Back Pain

Aug 3, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

An estimated 75-85% of Americans experience some form of back pain during their life. 5% of people struggling with back pain will go on to have it chronically throughout their lives. Arming yourself with better tools can help you avoid that pain as well as the consequences that follow chronic issues.

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Live Your Life; Taking You Through My Daily Routine

Jul 20, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

I recently did a series called Day in the Life. It came out of many of my followers on social media messaging me asking what I did on a daily basis to reduce and eliminate my low back pain.  After many answers and countless interactions I decided to create a video series.  I'm diving deeper in this blog, including my actual literal routine and a little more detail.

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An Athlete's Mentality

Jul 6, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

Athletics became my life around junior year in high school.  I learned about a summer running camp my parents allowed me to partake in and everything changed for me.  I met people who were decorated athletes, people who would go on to run in college and compete at a professional level. I learned more about discipline and about what it took to become a better runner. 

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Dead-Lifts Are Not the Enemy

Jun 22, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

The hinge movement pattern is (at least in my opinion after training for 18 years) one of the most difficult things to teach a client.  We are programmed to pick things up with our backs rounded and transfer the load into our spine which can lead to "tweaking your back" or throwing it out entirely.  So what is this hinge pattern I'm referring to?

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Put It In Your Mouth; What You're Eating May Be Exacerbating Your Low Back Pain

Jun 8, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

I wanted to write a blog that dives into the connection between chronic inflammation and food.  This was something that didn't really hit home for me until my mid-30s.  I wasn't recovering as well, I was in pain  more often than not, and I began to notice that what I put into my body affected my low back pain. 

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I Like to Move it; What the Heck is Mobility?

May 25, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

If this is a word that is new to you, let’s break it down! And for those who are familiar, do you know why it’s so important? Let’s first go down the rabbit hole and break down what the heck mobility is.

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Baby Got Back; Why the Last 10 Pounds Are the Hardest to Lose

May 11, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

I hit a new all time high with my weight this year and after turning 40 I doubled down.  I increased my activity, started logging to ensure I was hitting a certain number for protein and fiber and stopped drinking.  But as we all know, there is so much more to weight loss.  For me, these last 15 lbs are about so much more.  

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Food as Fuel: Learning About Macros to Help You Build Better Meals

Apr 27, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

This blog discusses the different macronutrients and how to build those into your meals to function better as a human.

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Learning to Give Yourself Grace

Apr 13, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

According to Google, giving yourself grace means making the choice to interact with the world – and yourself – with goodwill and kindness.

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It Doesn't Take An Educated Person to Make Someone Sweat

Mar 30, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

"Let's go ahead and start with burpees and back squats for the warm-up."  I laughed at the joke the personal trainer was making.  "No but seriously, what's the warm-up?"  His blank stare left me with the realization he wasn't joking.

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The Struggle is Real; How to Avoid Burnout

Mar 16, 2023 by Liz Rodriguez

This article is going to take a well-rounded approach to taking small steps in order to take control and help to avoid long-term burnout.

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