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)

Why Lifting Weights Won't Make You Bulky exerciseprogramming strengthtraining Feb 15, 2022

Are you cautious to lift weights, or lift heavier weights, out of a fear of adding too much muscle bulk? We have a lot of clients that fall into this category and buy into the myth that lifting...

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3 Ways To Improve Hip Impingement exerciseprogramming hippain physicaltherapy strengthtraining Jan 25, 2022

The term “hip impingement” is commonly used to refer to the premature contact between the neck of your femur and the rim of your acetabulum (hip socket) and is specifically associated...

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5 ā€œBang For Your Buckā€ Exercises for Ski Weekend activelifestyle exerciseprogramming strengthtraining Jan 11, 2022

  Most people would agree that skiing can be one of the most fun things you can do. Most people would also agree that hours of skiing can also be pretty hard on your body if you’re...

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Can I Run With A Degenerative Meniscus Tear? activelifestyle exerciseprogramming kneepain physicaltherapy running strengthtraining Dec 21, 2021

 While there are many things that need to be taken into consideration given that everyone’s situation is different, the answer is often a resounding YES! Degenerative meniscus tears can...

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Shoulder Impingement 101: What It Is and How To Treat It exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy shoulderpain strengthtraining Dec 14, 2021

Shoulder pain is one of the most common things we see in the clinic. While there can be so many different reasons why someone might have shoulder pain, one of the most common diagnoses given by...

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Frozen Shoulder: What It Is and How to Treat It exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy shoulderpain strengthtraining Dec 07, 2021

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by shoulder pain and a progressive loss of shoulder range of motion. People will often have difficulty reaching...

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The Magic Bullet of Exercise: The Deadlift backpain exerciseprogramming strengthtraining weighttraining Nov 30, 2021

There’s no such thing as a magic bullet exercise, but if there was, the deadlift might be the closest thing to it. This monster of an exercise is great for working the glutes, hamstrings,...

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5 Essential Exercises Your ACL Rehab Is Missing acl exerciseprogramming kneepain physicaltherapy strengthtraining Nov 23, 2021

ACL rehabilitation can be an extensive process that requires a lot of different considerations when it comes to what exercises you should be doing. Most ACL programs will consist of exercises that...

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5 Exercises For Quick Knee Pain Relief exerciseprogramming kneepain strengthtraining Aug 09, 2021

Knee pain can really get in the way of your workouts, and when it gets real bad, can even start to bother you with day to day activities such as sitting, driving, and going up/down stairs. Whether...

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5 Exercises For Quick Shoulder Pain Relief exerciseprogramming shoulderpain strengthtraining Aug 02, 2021

Shoulder pain can really get in the way of your workouts, and when it gets real bad, can even start to bother you with day to day activities and sleeping. Whether it’s a rotator cuff tendon...

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5 Exercises For Quick Back Pain Relief backpain exerciseprogramming strengthtraining Jul 05, 2021

Low back pain is becoming a real problem in our society, and if you’re reading this you’re likely in the majority (approximately 80% of people) that either has had or will at some point...

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5 Best Stability Exercises for Trail Runners exerciseprogramming running strengthtraining Apr 14, 2021

As the weather starts to warm up and it feels more and more like spring the runners are getting out on the trails. Trail running is very tactile due to the uneven surfaces, inclines, declines and...

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