Strength Culture LLC

01/12/2026

Interesting read talking about the stiffness that happens as women approach peri/menopause and how fascia plays a roll in it.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1ASD1n5YMG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Leaply LYMPHATIC RESET PROGRAM quiz

05/07/2024

Food for thought 🤔…I found it appropriate, with allergy season upon us.

What is the connection between oxalates, salicylates, and histamine intolerance? Gut health connected to oxalate, salicylate, and histamine.

03/31/2024

Interesting article

Mitochondria are crucial for memory preservation and are emerging as key players in the fight against Alzheimer's.

01/03/2024

This is too good not to share…mind/body-flow ♥️🧘‍♀️🕺

Somatic stretching requires listening internally to how various parts of your body feel, and using that awareness to release tension.

05/08/2023

Agreed 💯💯💯

Being strong in functional movements is never a weakness. The risk of not being able to pick something off the ground is of far greater concern. The deadlift (when performed with proper form & appropriate weight selection) is a movement EVERYONE should train regardless of their goals. It will train the fundamental movement pattern of picking up a load from a low surface that EVERYONE does during their day.
Does this mean everyone needs to max out straight bar deadlifts from the ground like a powerlifter? No - a deadlift can have many forms … a kettlebell deadlift, sandbag deadlifts, straight bar deadlifts from blocks or a rack. BUT the ability to pick up a load from a low surface with proper hinge mechanics, moving about the hips and sparing the spine - is a NON-NEGOTIABLE movement that everyone should train for life.
Some say, “it’s too risky” and “you can build your back with other less risky movements.” In the same way a leg press can build big legs - but a squat is the king for a reason … anyone who does not deadlift runs the risk of losing hinge capacity for LIFE…let’s meet in 30 years and lift some heavy boxes in a garage to help someone move houses - it doesn’t matter who has a bigger muscular back but rather the person with more functional strength picking up a load that will have an easier time and less risk for injury …
I’d love to hear your thoughts…

10/26/2022

Foam rolling and flexibility classes are back for the cold months ahead!! Join me for the first one hour session where we will relax and roll your stress away! This class is for all levels. We will spend time foam rolling and stretching. You'll need to bring your foam roller and a yoga mat. I will have a few mats available if you don't have one. Space is limited so please reach out to reserve your spot. You can reach out via social media or email me at [email protected]

WHEN: Saturday, November 12th, at 12pm.
WHERE: Canlan Sports Center in Lake Barrington (28156 W. Northpointe Pkwy, Barrington, IL 60010)

HOW MUCH: $15.00
You pay cash when you come to class or use Zelle
ZELLE payments can be made to - [email protected]

Don't have a foam roller???

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06/30/2022

A couple things you can do if your hips, back, knees or feet bother you

1) Elevate.
Elevate your legs for a half hour with a cushion, pillows, blankets whatever you have. I use a couch cushion and place it so that my feet are still supported and not dangling over.

2) Foam roll!
This is a good one. I don’t care what hurts (back, hips, knees, ankles/feet) you should start by foam rolling your quads. Start out very lightly on your quad and move up and down the muscle in a quick but very controlled manner. Then slow wayyyy down and really sink your body into the roller, starting at the top of your quad, near your hip and working your way down toward the knee (do not roll your knee 💁‍♀️).

Give it a try! You’ll be very surprised at how great your feel!

04/28/2022

Thoracic opener - great for a tight mid-back. You can try it laying down also, on your side, but don't let your hips move. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

04/13/2022

Core, shoulder, inner thigh on fire! This is a great exercise! Start with raising and lowering your body…focusing on lifting yourself up with that inner thigh of the leg that’s on top. Work your way up to being able to hold the lift at the top and then lift that lower leg to fire that inner thigh too 🔥🔥🔥