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FlexiSpot Sit/Stand Workstation Review

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 26, 2017 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus

I have the 27-inch model. They also have a 35 inch one. What I like about the FlexiSpot: It’s sturdy! Holds up to 35 lbs and doesn’t wiggle when you use it to write on. Well made Comes in black or white The smooth up and down motion Built in tablet... READ MORE

Topo Mat Review

by Barbara Horsley | Jun 1, 2016 | Alignment | 1 comment

I’ve added the anti-fatigue Topo Mat to my dynamic workstation. As we all know by now, standing in one position all day long is not good for the body. The Topo Mat is an anti-fatigue mat that keeps you moving with its varied terrain surface. The video below is a sped up version of me using the Topo Mat. You can reverse the mat to vary your terrain even more. The teardrop in the middle is great for stretching the feet from several angles.

Are Those Really Your Hamstrings?

by Barbara Horsley | Aug 20, 2015 | Alignment | 4 comments

In this video, I troubleshoot the double calf stretch. I know this Restorative Exercise™ seems super simple, but I find most people who learn it from reading a blog post aren’t doing it correctly. I’ve noticed some folks aren’t moving their pelvis at all!

Walking Like a Duck- Foot Alignment

by Barbara Horsley | Aug 1, 2015 | Alignment | 9 comments

Foot turnout is not the position our feet are designed to bear our weight. If we walk with our feet turned out it creates unnecessary stress on the joints. Below I outline the smart way to correct your walking like-a-duck habit.

My Favorite Minimal Shoes-Video

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 15, 2015 | Alignment | 4 comments

This is a 1-minute video breakdown of why these are my favorite minimal shoes. What to look for in a minimal shoe. Hoe Correct Toes™ toe speaders work in these minimal shoes.

Rib Flare

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 13, 2015 | Alignment, Happy Belly | 1 comment

Costodiaphragmatic recess: Is a space between the respiratory diaphragm and the thoracic wall in each pleural cavity (compartments which enclose the lungs). The lungs move into this space in deep respiration. I learned about rib flare adhesions from my Functional... READ MORE

Head Carrying

by Barbara Horsley | Feb 4, 2015 | Alignment | 1 comment

I was surprised that I could carry the bag on my head without using my hands! Head carrying is another movement nutrient.

Growing Up Without An iPhone

by Barbara Horsley | Jan 3, 2015 | Alignment | 4 comments

Youth between the ages of 15-18 spend an average 7 1/2 hours in front of a screen using entertainment media (4 1/2 hours of that is in front of a TV)! This statistic from the CDC got me thinking about my youth and how I spent my time. I didn’t have a computer until I was 23 and didn’t own a cell phone until I was 29! Now I have Google Maps and was able to map out some of my old routes to see how much I walked as a kid.

Today I turn 46

by Barbara Horsley | Dec 16, 2014 | Alignment | 1 comment

Today I turn 46. I made it my goal to be healthier and stronger than the year before. Last year I accomplished the unassisted pull-ups (see me doing a pull-up without pooping my pants).