Most people try this at least once. You sit down, look at your foot and try to move just one toe, expecting it to behave like a finger. Instead, all your toes lift together or barely move at all. It ...

One of my favorite activities is going to the zoo where I live in Knoxville when it first opens and the animals are most active. On one recent weekend, I headed to the chimpanzees first. Their ...

Touching your toes may seem like a simple task. But actually doing it can feel like an impossible feat. Because my clients often see seated toe touches incorporated into warmup and cool down routines, ...

When I look back on my years of participating in competitive gymnastics (and alllll the conditioning), a few exercises in particular spring to mind. Pullups. V-ups. Lunges. Hollow body holds. And, of ...

The Toes to Bar is a staple in gymnastics movements in disciplines like CrossFit. It's an excellent indicator of core strength, grip, and coordination. While getting your feet to the bar once might ...