The Exercise Proper Podcast

Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   The majority of the world has a weak core.   And I don’t think it’s from a lack of trying, I just think it’s from a lack of education.   Most of you would be guessing if I asked you to give me 4 exercises that target deep core strength.     A certain level of deep...

Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   In today’s episode, I’ll be walking you through the steps so you can make your own self squat assessment.   And based on what you see, you’ll be able to identify whether you potentially have stiff ankles or weak glutes.   Determining what your limitations are will be your fi...

Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   This fitness test is called the sitting-rising test. You can measure your combined flexibility and overall strength by how high you score on this test. The aim of test is to stand up from the ground without using your hands, elbows or knees to stand. This test is used to measure not o...

Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline Does cardio makes you sweat and burns calories?   Yes, of course.   But my point to make here today is your participation in a daily or weekly cardio routine for months and months, years and years will have a tremendous impact on your cardiovascular strength. What is cardiovascular...

Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline I thought it was appropriate to talk about packing for vacation given that I recently took a family vacation and packed for the 4 of us.  If you know me, you know I run a tight ship when it comes to packing.  I've got skills when it comes to organization.  In today's epis...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   Today’s episode is part 2 of a two episode series on the topics of inflammation and exercise response.   Make sure to catch part 1 in last week’s episode where we discussed 1) the benefits of acute inflammation 2) the risks of chronic inflammation and 3) when to use heat a...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   Today’s episode is Part of 1 of a two-part series discussing the topic of the BENEFITS of acute inflammation (yes, benefits!), risks of chronic inflammation, how our body responds to exercise induced muscle damage, and types of heat and ice therapies to manage pain and other sy...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   I know you, and I know you have goals, aspirations and you base your level of achievements off of how they make you feel. Attending an exercise class like yoga, pilates, or boot camp can give you a sense of accomplishment and confidence that you’ve participated in an activity t...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   Hear me out, if you just had a switch to quiet your mind, to turn your mind off and on, wouldn’t that be AMAZING?  If you were able to free your mind from over thinking about all the tasks you need to cross of your to do list, wouldn't that be amazing? In today's episode,...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   We will all have osteoarthritis of every joint in our body by the time we’re 60 and maybe even earlier.  No matter how well we take care of our bodies.  The reality is, we’re not trying to avoid the development of osteoarthritis, we’re trying to avoid the symptoms tha...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   Today, we’re talking about chronic lateral ankle sprains.   The risk factors, the prevalence, effective treatment strategies, and what to expect through your recovery.   Chronic lateral ankle sprains occurs when you have rolled your ankle more than once and the injury...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   Today we're going to be talking about anterior knee pain, specifically patellofemoral pain syndrome.   The risk factors, the prevalence, how to treat it, and what to expect.    Now there are some gaps in the research.   Not all people with patellofemoral pai...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   As I’m describing all my shortcomings, it’s easy for me to talk about. To analyzed what I could have improved on. How I could have handled a situation differently. Have you found yourself asking you the same questions? When do we reach a point where we feel like we’re enough? W...

    Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline _graveline Just like you need a retirement plan, insurance plans, financial plans. Everyone needs a fitness, health and wellness plan. Because I know my audience, and there’s a certain way you want to feel when transition into your 40s, 50s and so on, isn’t there? I’m not talki...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline Before rushing to buy your creatine in bulk on Amazon, remember to check with your health care provider AND be ready to list all the benefits the effects of creatine has to offer including reduction in muscle loss, bone loss, improving fat loss, glycemic control, and cognitive functio...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   Dry needling uses needles to puncture the skin, subcutaneous tissues including fat, muscle, and fascia to create a mechanical disruption within the tissue. This treatment can be applied by a certified physical therapist AND an acupuncturist. We know where to place the needle ba...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline   In this episode, I’ll be sharing a little bit about who I am and why I started a podcast, and what I hope you will walk away with when you become apart of the Exercise Proper podcast community. And just by listening to this episode, you are a part of this community. And that’s...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline So in past episodes (episodes 13-16) I’ve really hit you with some BIG evidence to support VERY specific stretching and strengthening techniques.   Specifically static and dynamic stretching, full body strengthening, post-partum core strengthening, and hypertrophy.   As I wa...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline Your warm-up should include first a light aerobic activity to increase your core temperature, followed by a dynamic warm-up with workout specific exercises, then possibly foam rolling ALL before you start your workout.  I guarantee, this will elevate your performance during your...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline Subscribe to my email list! As a quick disclaimer, the information in this episode is for informational purposes only.  No material in this episode is intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  If you have questions regarding whether or not you have...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline Subscribe to my email list! As a quick disclaimer, the information in this episode is for informational purposes only.  No material in this episode is intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  If you have questions regarding your ability to partici...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline Subscribe to my email list! As a quick disclaimer, the information in this episode is for informational purposes only.  No material in this episode is intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  If you have questions regarding your ability to partici...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline Subscribe to my email list! Running your household is like owning your own hotel.  Every mother is a BOSS lady.  I am a BOSS.  I had Griffin 3 years ago?  I’ve owned my business for 3 YEARS and don’t you forget it.  And what it takes to run this business is th...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline I was struggling to get off the bus and back on the fit train and I did, eventually. And the most difficult part was to just START. And I’m pointing out that it WAS difficult for someone like me who knew EXACTLY where to start and it still was difficult! So that’s when I thought, if i...

  Take my QUIZ to find out "Which stay at home workout is right for you?" Find me on instagram @liz_graveline When I think of the ultimate dream, I think of living a financially stable life full of peace, happiness and adventure with my kids and the love of my life. But what does that really mean? Well, you can imagine a life of adventure implies travelling to the Maldives or zip lining throu...