E, age 53, is a life-long fitness industry participant (trainers, fitness club programming, etc.). She has a problematic lower back history. Her work requires some heavy lifting sometimes, standing on her feet for long periods, and also sitting for long periods.

5 months in, here are some evident improvements in posture (i.e. diminished chronic protruding shoulders and head positioning), and ability to squat much lower and be more athletic without symptoms.

00:00-Introduction: describing the client and topic of legs vis a vis lower body
00:27-general leg exercises, progressions, and introducing some training aides
02:13-Rotators, using steps to train and condition rotational steps in multiple directions
03:02-Forward Step using a park bench, stairs, and an exercise honing in on the hip, pelvis and lower back relationships
04:28-Backward Step using a park bench, stairs, and an exercise honing in on the hip, pelvis and lower back relationships
05:02-Sideways (lateral) Step using a park bench, stairs, and an exercise honing in on the hip, pelvis and lower back relationships
06:22-Cross-over Step using a park bench, stairs, and an exercise honing in on the hip, pelvis and lower back relationships
07:30-Summary.Importance of proper and safe loading, use of progressions and the use of bracing, supports (and even a shout-out re Hydrotherapy)


Ever wonder why and how to get reasonably fit and mobile? Or perhaps you wish to be optimal; to strive for excellence?

Generally, either by way of Mike's personal fitness and mobility program, or by demonstrating some of his case studies (clients), videos avoid actual direct coaching and instruction; instead demonstrating and explaining basic health and performance related ideas and methods. Low tech approaches whenever possible; presentations for educational purposes based on best science and practices.

"This is not instructional, and you the viewer are responsible for your own clearance/screening, appraisal, and customized instruction."

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