Posts by Ray Martinez
Sick and Tired of Back Pain? Know These 5 Things
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints worldwide, impacting millions of people and their daily lives. While it can feel frustrating and limiting, understanding the science behind it can empower you to manage or even prevent it. Here are five key insights about low back pain: 1. Most Low Back Pain…
Read MoreFive Mind Shifts – Attract Outstanding Health
Progress It can feel like you aren’t getting anywhere when you start exercising and eating healthier. The needle on the scale doesn’t budge or your pants aren’t much looser. Other people seem to be miles ahead even though you started the same time as them. Why are they so lucky? However, have you really made…
Read MoreFeatured! The Best Healthy City
Watch Video Here I was recently featured in Rancho Cucamonga’s Grapevine magazine playing a sport that’s growing fast: pickle ball! If you haven’t tried it yet, pickle ball is an absolute blast—a blend of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It’s fun because it’s easy to pick up, but can still test your agility, reflexes, and strategy…
Read MoreImportant! How to Get Travel Ready
Traveling isn’t just about exploring new places—it’s about moving with ease and confidence. Whether you’re lifting your luggage into the overhead bin, walking through long airport terminals, or hiking up that scenic viewpoint, being travel-fit can make your experience much smoother. Here’s how you can get ready: Start now and feel the difference on your…
Read MoreStiff Hips? Here’s How to Unlock Them
Watch the How To Video Here Warming up the rotator muscles of the hip is needed to prevent injury, especially during exercises like squats. A great warm-up exercise involves standing with toes pointing forward and going into a squat position. As you squat, rotate one leg inward toward the body while keeping your hips and…
Read MoreFloor Fitness – You’ll Love Stronger Legs
Watch the breakdown to this exercise here Floor based exercise for stronger legs – For adults with knee pain. Practice these variations for 30-60 seconds each.If your knees get uncomfortable, use a rolled up towel or yoga mat to place under the knees. Set Up: For each variation keep a slight tail tuck position of…
Read MoreELDOA – Be free of Body Pain, Have Better Posture
The ELDOA Method is a series of posture poses that improves joint motion for any type of individual. With the goal of applying internal tension to “decompress”, you can reduce pressures on the spine discs, improve blood flow, and improve symptoms of pain. Designed by French osteopath Guy Voyer DO, the ELDOA (Etirements Longitudinaux avec Decoaptition Osteo-Articulaire) Which translates to…
Read More3 Steps to Being Healthy and Fit
Your heart’s pumping after your workout, and you’re glistening with sweat. You try to recall a moment when you didn’t feel this good. There was a time when you didn’t have the motivation to be active – Back when you had that nagging back pain and struggled to catch your breath after taking one flight…
Read MoreWant to Lose Body Fat? This is how
Body fat is a major player in keeping our bodies in good health – Despite the messaging of us wanting to burn it at the stake. It helps regulate body temperature, stores energy, and supports our metabolism. There are two types of fat you should be aware of. Storage fat– Located under the skin and…
Read MoreHow to Flip Poor Health Thoughts
Your thoughts can make you sick. Or they can be healing. It’s up to us to choose. Here are common poor health thoughts I’ve heard clients say and how we can flip them to dream affirming thoughts. “It’s all Downhill from Here.” Another birthday strolls along. Instead of enjoying the moment, you remind yourself that…
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