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Simple Workouts to Combat Sedentary Lifestyle
Winter is setting in and our bodies are producing increased amounts of melatonin--a naturally occurring brain substance that is making us feel tired and our bodies sluggish. We listed some harmful and damaging effects of living a sedentary lifestyle in one of our previous articles to get you ready for the change that you are going to bring in your lifestyle. Instead of asking... -
Thinking About A Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery has become one of the most common surgeries today with over 600,000 of these surgeries performed a year. Regardless of how mainstream this surgery has become, it is still daunting to consider. Beyond the actual surgery itself, there are many factors that need to be taken into account: the cost and downtime related to the surgery itself, the recovery program, and... -
Why Your Sedentary Lifestyle is Worsening Your Osteoarthritis
As the days are getting shorter and colder, you might find yourself bundled up in warm clothes, sitting on a comfy chair for hours, drinking hot chocolate and dreading getting your workout done. You will also witness winter invading your workplace, where slumping into the chairs might become more common than standing or walking. But it is best to stand in the shoes of... -
Why Your IT Band and a Foam Roller Don't Mix
DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF FOAM ROLLING YOUR IT BAND by ALEISHA FETTERS Most exercisers roll out their IT band in an attempt to "relax a tight" IT band or otherwise deal with IT band syndrome. Typically diagnosed by pain felt on the outside of the knee, where the band attaches to bone. But here's the thing, when you roll out your IT band, you... -
itBandz Featured in Evening Magazine Television News Show
Last week, Stacia Pache, founder of ItBandz was featured in an interview with Evening Magazine. Check it out! Want to hear more about itBandz? Check out this interview she did with LA Talk Radio. -
Did You Know These 5 Knee Facts?
Our bodies are capable of some pretty incredible things, things we take for granted. Our knees are one of the most important joints in the human body and we may not pay them the attention they deserve. The knee assists in essential movements we use in everyday activities like walking, sitting, standing and running. We do't often think about the amazing things our bodies...
