Dr. Alex HilderbrandtFeb 9, 2021Fitness = FreedomI posted a couple weeks ago about this same topic. Here’s a little more explanation. Exercise improves our fitness which is our ability...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtFeb 9, 2021Being healthier without changing exercise or dietIn a recent post, I talked about setting short term, measurable goals that get us to our big goals. Here are some examples of healthy...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtFeb 9, 2021Improving Overhead MobilityOne of the biggest issues that holds us back from pressing weight overhead safely is immobile shoulders. Today, I’m showing a test and a...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtFeb 9, 2021Why we suck at setting goalsWhatever your goals may be, make sure that are specific and include a plan to get there. Spoiler alert 🚨 the plan is just smaller goals!...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtFeb 9, 2021Use your butt!It’s great advice for so many moves, but we’re talking about how it can improve your pushups today. Abs usually don’t get sore from push...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtNov 13, 2020Make Nutrition Success EasierOk, so you've made the effrot to shop healthier. Now why is it so difficult to actually eat that stuff every week? The short answer is...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtOct 19, 2020Just "ease back into it"Have you ever gone to a doctor and been told "ease back into it" once the pain is under control? What does that even mean? Is that 50% of...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtSep 24, 2020Lifting weights won't make you too bulky! This is a huge misconception and anyone who does lift will tell you they wish it was that easy. Find the fittest person at your gym and...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtSep 14, 20202 Out of 3 Ain't BadOne reason eating healthy can be a challenge is that there are very few perfect foods. Perfect foods should be cheap, inexpensive, and...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtAug 13, 2020Core first!Every time we pick up a weight, the first thought should be keeping the core tight. Whether you’re about to attempt a new squat PR or...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtAug 13, 2020Get better sleepWe are creatures of habit. Routines make us feel comfortable and more accomplished. I mean... who wouldn’t want to feel like that right...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtAug 13, 2020Health is like marriageUse whatever example works for you. Marriage, parenthood, your career, it doesn’t matter. Perfection is not the goal because some things...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtAug 13, 2020Shin SplintsToday I’m talking about shin splints, how they happen and how to fix them. There are 2 groups of people, those that have experienced them...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtJun 25, 2020Lifting weights and losing weightMaintaining muscle requires lots of energy(calories). We all know someone who has a “fast metabolism”, but they likely have a lot of lean...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtJun 24, 2020Rehabbing Elbow PainPain on the inside of your elbow is a common problem for people that workout or work with their hands and can be a challenge to...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtMay 15, 2020Pain at the front of your hip?A lot of times, pain in the hip just below the waist is due to tight hip flexors, but when stretching and foam rolling doesn’t work,...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtMay 12, 2020Eating for weight loss vs. eating for healthFor weight loss, the main goal is to change the ratio of calories in vs. calories out. To be healthy, the goal is to eat a variety of...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtApr 30, 2020Knees Hurt When You Squat?One very common cause of knee pain is weakness in the glute muscles, specifically gluteus medius. When the glutes don’t do their job,...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtApr 21, 2020Easy Fix for Headaches and Neck PainHeadaches, shoulder pain, and neck pain can all be caused by tension from one muscle, your traps! When we sit a lot, traps can become...
Dr. Alex HilderbrandtApr 18, 2020Reasons to Lift WeightsAge and gender have nothing to do with whether weight training should be a part of your exercise routine. One of the best predictors of...