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In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Tensor Fascia Lata muscle, located in the front of your hip.

In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Upper Trapezius muscle.

In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Piriformis muscle, located in the back of your hip.

In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the back of the shoulder, specifically the posterior capsule and rotator cuff muscles.

In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Gluteal muscles.

In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Iliotibial band. This can be very helpful for many hip and knee problems.

This demonstration of a table-top exercise with a fitball includes an explanation of the alignment and breathing technique that we want to achieve with all our class exercises. The exercise focuses on core strength, stability and control. We also show two slightly easier variations for the exercise.

In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Pectoralis Minor muscle.

In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the arch of the foot, which includes the Plantar Fascia. This can be very helpful for some common foot conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis (Plantar Fasciopathy).

This exercise combines bridges with lateral knee presses. The bridging part of the exercise targets the gluteal muscles, while the lateral knee presses targets the hip abductor muscles, which are important muscles for lumbopelvic stability and control.