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)

Stop Stretching Your Lower Back - Why Your Low Back Actually Feels ā€˜Tightā€™ backpain exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy strengthtraining Mar 24, 2021

Many people believe when their muscles feel ‘tight’ they should stretch. It seems intuitive, but when muscles have been ‘tight’ for years on end and the stretching...

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Top 5 Best Banded Glute Exercises exerciseprogramming strengthtraining Mar 17, 2021

Many active moms are on the hunt for the best “booty workout”, although some people have the motivation for how their body will look when dedicating work to their glutes. 

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Pregnancy and Exercise Training exerciseprogramming strengthtraining womenshealth Feb 24, 2021

Pregnancy is a life changing experience for women. Many women want to stay active and healthy throughout their pregnancy but there’s a lot of conflicting information about the do’s and...

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5 Best Exercises for Degenerative Disc Disease for the Cervical Spine exerciseprogramming neckpain physicaltherapy strengthtraining Feb 10, 2021

What Is Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage which acts as a protective layer and cushion at the ends of the bones can wear down over...

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5 Best Exercises for Degenerative Disc Disease for the Lumbar Spine backpain exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy strengthtraining Feb 03, 2021

What Is Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage which acts as a protective layer and cushion at the ends of the bones can wear down over...

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Why You Need To Try The Farmerā€™s Walk Challenge exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy strengthtraining weighttraining Jan 27, 2021

The farmer’s walk, or farmer’s carry, is an excellent exercise that most everyone can benefit from.  It trains your grip, your core, your shoulders, and your hips - and it also...

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Crawling Your Way Out of Back Pain backpain exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy strengthtraining Jan 13, 2021

You ever see any babies or toddlers with back pain?  You usually won’t see a kid walking around holding his lower back in pain.  Of course not, back pain is just supposed to be...

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The 5 Best Banded Exercises You Arenā€™t Doing exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy strengthtraining Dec 30, 2020

When used correctly, resistance bands can be one of your best friends.  They can be used in isolation or in addition to other movements that you are doing in the gym.  The great thing...

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5 Best Exercises for Hip Osteoarthritis exerciseprogramming hippain physicaltherapy strengthtraining Dec 23, 2020

What Is Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage which acts as a protective layer and cushion at the ends of the bones can wear down over...

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5 Best Exercises for Shoulder Osteoarthritis exerciseprogramming physicaltherapy shoulderpain strengthtraining Dec 16, 2020

What Is Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage which acts as a protective layer and cushion at the ends of the bones can wear down over...

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5 Best Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis exerciseprogramming kneepain physicaltherapy strengthtraining Dec 09, 2020

What Is Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage which acts as a protective layer and cushion at the ends of the bones can wear down over...

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Osteoporosis and Resistance Training: What You Need To Know and How To Get Started Today osteoporosis physicaltherapy strengthtraining Nov 11, 2020

Did you know, approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, 80% of them are women. Have you recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis or has your doctor mentioned you have low bone mineral...

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