Tune Up Fitness® Self Care Blog

In my last post, I identified and located the quadratus lomborum (QL) and psoas major muscles, discussed why and how we can develop shortened or imbalanced psoas and practiced a few movements that can assist in countering its shortened length. Years ago,…

In the first part of this blog we explored the why of the anatomy of walking, and today we’ll dive into the how. While the entire body is involved in proper gait alignment and biomechanics , let’s start with the foundation:…

I’m going to describe two different people walking, visualize them, and then tell me (feel free to yell out the answer at your computer!) who is younger. Person 1: head forward, rounded shoulders, and eyes to the ground, Person 1 takes…

In my previous posts, I discussed some of the issues I have with pain and mobility as a result of my large bust, and went on to discuss a few methods I use to work on some of those issues. Today, I…

Ever ponder what muscles are involved when you’re standing straight up? What muscles are primarily involved in keeping you upright? You have a couple dozen soft tissue postural supporters running from your feet up your body to your head, which work…

On Wednesday, I told the tale of my bunions. Today, I’ll discuss techniques for foot care I’ve had time to research while I rest my feet post-surgery. Here are a few movements I will include in my (future) daily foot care…

I have written at least a couple dozen blogs since my last entry many moons ago. And they are all in my head. Time to put thoughts on computer. At this very moment, I am semi-reclined with my left foot elevated…

My initial thoughts on anatomy training and entering the cadaver lab are found in my post from Wednesday. Today, we enter the lab. The day was set up brilliantly. The morning had a lecture on upper body. Then we went into the…

Once upon a time, I went to a cadaver lab. I never imagined I would go to a cadaver lab when I became a yoga teacher! This blog was inspired by a  yoga podcast with guest Ann Votaw. Ann discussed her…