TheĀ Inside Out Strength Blog

Simple and practical strength training and nutrition strategies for thoseĀ looking to build muscle and burn fat (without spending their life at the gym)

The 5 Best Squat Variations You Arenā€™t Using Enough exerciseprogramming strengthtraining weighttraining Jan 21, 2020

As you stumble upon any fitness or health website, you’ll quickly discover the importance of squats regardless of your goals.  The squat is a great movement for improving strength,...

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Seeking a Calcium-rich Alternative Without any MOO products? activelifestyle nutrition Jan 14, 2020

Do you “hard pass” on dairy products and unsure of where to get the calcium your body craves?  Keep reading to learn about healthy alternatives to get calcium-rich foods in your...

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3 Tips for Overcoming and Healing an Injury with Nutrition (Recipes included!) exerciseprogramming nutrition physicaltherapy Jan 01, 2020

 

Living and pursuing an active lifestyle can lead to injuries. Although an ankle sprain can keep you off the hiking trails for a while and modifying workouts; your nutrition can provide your...

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Why is it Important to Have Strong Lats? exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy strengthtraining Dec 25, 2019

Why is it Important to Have Strong Lats?

Having strong lats is not just for bodybuilders. The lats (short for latissimus dorsi) are a large muscle that runs from the shoulder, across the back, and...

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3 Mobility Drills to Improve Your Deadlift exerciseprogramming mobility physicaltherapy strengthtraining weighttraining Dec 18, 2019

3 Mobility Drills to Improve Your Deadlift

Does your low back hurt when you deadlift?  This is one of the most common complaints we see everyday athletes in our PT clinic for.  While an...

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5 REALISTIC Tips to Keep You on Track This Holiday Season goalsetting nutrition Nov 06, 2019

The leaves are changing colors from the bright greens to the yellow, red and orange hues, the days are becoming chillier, for at least a brief part of the morning here in San Diego. It’s...

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How to Improve Ankle Mobility and Why Itā€™s Important exerciseprogramming mobility physicaltherapy Oct 30, 2019

How to Improve Ankle Mobility and Why It’s Important

If you’re missing ankle mobility, there’s a very good chance you’re not going to be feeling, moving, and performing as...

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Exercises for Building a Bigger and Stronger Back backpain exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy strengthtraining weighttraining Oct 23, 2019

Want a Bigger and Stronger Back?

Having a strong and muscular back does much more than just look cool.  While that is an added side effect, a stronger back can often equal healthy...

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3 Mobility Exercises To Do After Traveling mobility physicaltherapy Oct 16, 2019

Don’t Let Traveling Wreck Your Mobility

Mobility work isn’t easy while traveling. However, finding mobility exercises to do after traveling can help us feel and perform our best....

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What is Your Rotator Cuff and Why is it Important? physicaltherapy shoulderpain Oct 14, 2019

What is Your Rotator Cuff and Why is it Important?

We’ve all likely either had ourselves, or known someone that has had, rotator cuff strains, rotator cuff impingement, or rotator cuff tears....

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Is It Safe For Me To Be Squatting? exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy Sep 17, 2019

Is It Safe For Me To Be Squatting?

We’ve all heard the importance of the squat as it relates to overall strength, health, and fitness.  But how do you know you’re ready for...

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6 Banded Strengthening Exercises To Do While Traveling activelifestyle exerciseprogramming strengthtraining Jul 02, 2019

Stay Fit and Healthy on the Road

Finding time to take care of yourself while traveling isn’t always easy, but that doesn’t mean it should not be a priority.  Whether you travel...

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