Want to squat? Easy. Just remember: “Keep your knees behind your toes.” “No, let your knees travel over your toes.” “Chest up!” “Sit back!” “Push your knees out!” “Don’t let your knees cave in!” “Brace your core!” “Breathe!” “Don’t hold your breath!” “Go below parallel!” “Don’t go too deep!” “Drive through your heels!” “Stay balanced over your whole foot!” “Keep your head neutral!” “Look up!” “Look straight ahead!” “Control the eccentric!” “Explode out of the hole!” …and whatever you do… DON’T FORGET TO SMILE. 😂 At some point, you’re standing there wondering if you’re doing a squat or taking your driver’s license exam. The truth? There are a LOT of good cues out there. Some work better for some people than others. Your body, experience, mobility, goals, and the person coaching you all matter. So keep learning. Keep moving. Keep practicing. And don't let the pursuit of the perfect squat keep you from doing a pretty damn good one. Keep it up. Seriously. A few squats today might not feel like much, but those little reps add up over years. 👇 What is the best squat or leg-training cue/advice you've ever received? Something a coach told you? Something you figured out yourself? Something that finally made squatting “click”? Drop it below. Let's build a better list together.

I was always told that the things you do in private will show up when you’re in public. So most of the fitness stuff I do is not out where everyone can see. Now that I live in the big city though, it’s tough to do things at the park and for no one to see. Not that I care if you or anyone sees me. To be honest, I think the saying is “what you eat in private you wear in public.” Just some food for thought.

Today, I am going through some lessons for a certification that will hopefully help me in my new role that I have taken on. The only problem is that I feel stuck in the chair, watching video lessons, taking quizes and basically not moving at all. I have a few things that are my go to movements when feeling stuck in the office, class, or whatever. I will share as this post gains some traction. What are yours? Let's compile a list together of easy low barrier movements that can help us with our fitness, mobility, and dare I say sanity when we are stuck at the computer.

I am here to help people get moving. Back pain, bad knees, feeling like working out and anything fitness related is just a bunch of stuff that doesn't actually get you moving? So many challenges, so many people out there giving advice, and so many different follows on social media or something to end up watching them and still sitting there thinking that one day you might be able to do it. It is time for us to get moving. Keep it simple! Stay consistent. And most of all keep moving. I'm proud of you for taking the first step to get at it or back at it. What little thing are you doing this week to improve your ability to move?