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10/21/2026

How much hip flexion can you control without compensating?

From a half-kneeling position, bring the front knee forward into hip flexion while keeping the foot planted and your trunk controlled.

This is a great way to work on hip mobility and control while also challenging stability through the pelvis and core.

Watch for compensations like the heel lifting, the knee collapsing inward, or the pelvis shifting excessively.

The goal is not just more motion — it’s better-quality motion you can control.

Mobility is useful. Controlled mobility is even better.

10/20/2026

Fun calf fact of the day 😂

Your calf is mainly made up of two muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. Both connect into the Achilles tendon.

And yes — Achilles got its name from the Greek warrior Achilles, whose famous weak spot was his heel.

So naturally, this got me thinking…

What exactly does a tendon have to go through before they name one the “Hetal tendon”? 😄

Hopefully nothing involving arrows.

10/19/2026

Your calf raise may be telling you more about your walking than you think.

As we age, many people gradually start taking shorter steps. That can reduce how much the calf muscles contribute during walking, especially during push-off.

Then when they try a calf raise, instead of truly lifting through the ankles, they may compensate by pushing the hips forward or using hip extension to create the movement.

A good calf raise should come from the ankle — not from shifting the whole body forward.

Strong calves help with:
- Push-off during walking
- Step length
- Balance and stability
- Stair climbing
- Maintaining a more efficient gait
Don’t just count your calf raises. Watch how you’re doing them.

10/16/2026

Mastering the hip hinge is the single best thing you can do to protect your lower back and power your movement. Using a dowel against your head, thoracic spine, and sacrum ensures your spine stays neutral while your hips do the work.

Thank you Muscle in Motion for use of your graphics - muscleandmotion.pxf.io/DKJQ12

Did you know? ... About half of women aged 50 and older will break a bone because of osteoporosis during their remaining...
10/14/2026

Did you know? ...

About half of women aged 50 and older will break a bone because of osteoporosis during their remaining lifetime.

That's one reason I talk so much about strength as we age. Resistance exercise, balance training, and staying physically active can help support bone health while also building the strength and stability you need to stay confident and independent.

You don't have to train like an athlete. You just have to keep challenging your body in ways that help it stay strong.

https://www.performanceabove.com/blog/managing-osteoporosis-through-physical-activity

10/13/2026

Think your balance is good? Try this without moving your feet.

Tandem stance with head turns is one of my favorite exercises for balance because it challenges several systems at the same time.
Standing heel-to-toe already narrows your base of support. Adding head turns makes your body work harder to maintain stability while your visual and vestibular systems are changing.
That makes this useful as both a balance test and a balance exercise.
If you feel unsteady, start near a counter or sturdy surface and make the head turns small and slow.
Improving balance isn’t just about standing on one leg. It’s about training your body to stay steady when your environment and head position change — which is important for reducing fall risk in everyday life.

I'm just slowing down. It's part of getting older." I hear this mindset all the time, but slowing down isn't something w...
10/12/2026

I'm just slowing down. It's part of getting older." I hear this mindset all the time, but slowing down isn't something we should automatically accept as normal aging.

Changes in your walking speed can signal that strength, balance, mobility, or joint control need attention. The good news? These are all things we can work on.

Aging well isn't about trying to move as you did at 25. It's about maintaining the strength and confidence to walk comfortably, navigate stairs, play golf, travel, and keep doing the things that make life yours.

Don't just accept slowing down. Pay attention to what your body is telling you.

Read the full blog: performanceabove.com/blog/biggest-myth-about-aging

10/10/2026

Side stepping with a resistance band looks simple, but it trains a lot at once.
It helps strengthen the glute medius and hip stabilizers, which are important for pelvic control, balance, walking, stairs, single-leg activities, and athletic movement. It also challenges your body to control side-to-side motion instead of only moving forward and backward.
For golfers, that lateral hip strength can also support better lower-body stability and force transfer through the swing.
Simple exercise. Big payoff for strength, balance, and control.

10/10/2026

I use the GolfForever Swing Trainer for much more than swing work. ⛳
One of my favorite ways to use it is for asymmetrical and anti-rotation exercises that challenge the core to stay stable while the rest of the body moves.
That matters because your core is responsible for helping control and transfer force through the body. If that stability is lacking, it can affect your golf swing and may also contribute to excess stress through the low back.
The goal isn’t just “strong abs.” It’s better core control, stability, and movement efficiency.

Your body isn't one-size-fits-all, and your physical therapy shouldn't be either. Thank you for recognizing the care tha...
10/09/2026

Your body isn't one-size-fits-all, and your physical therapy shouldn't be either. Thank you for recognizing the care that goes into that process and for trusting PerformanceAbove with your recovery!

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