If you've ever gone skiing, you know what it feels like to walk in ski boots. It's almost like walking in stone blocks... Now, think about how good it feels to take them off at the end of a long day and put on comfortable shoes. In a nut shell, that's what it feels [...]

If you ask most people what they should do after an injury, the most common response will be "rest and ice". Well, as it turns out, that does not heal an injury and can significantly increase the risk of injury and the development of chronic pain. In fact, just waiting it out and [...]

There are so many reasons to love the lunge... it is one of the all time best exercises you can do for your body. Not only that, you don't need any equipment (or very minimal weight) and you can do them anywhere, anytime. First of all, lunges are one of the premier ways to improve [...]

Just because you’re on a work trip or vacation doesn’t mean you have to skip out on your workout routine. No matter where you are in the world you can make time to get in a sweat session and stay focused on your health and fitness goals. And it doesn't mean you have [...]

The only thing I like better than a good workout is a good meal. But, here's the thing... I don't want to take a nap after I eat. I shouldn't have to take a shot of espresso just to make it through the rest of the day. I want to feel energized and [...]

If you're looking for a fun way to get in shape in 60 minutes or less, check out these three top celebrity workout trends for group fitness classes. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are devoted to these classes which help them stay in great shape. At Malin Method, we only recommend [...]

CHRONIC PAIN and SITTING Is it possible that chronic pain can be connected to sitting (hint, yes!)... How many hours a day do you sit? Keep this in mind… the average person spends about 8 hours laying down for sleep, so we have about 16 hours of waking time. So, how many hours [...]

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME OVERVIEW About 16 million people in the United States (approximately 5 percent) have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Kids do not normally have it, but it is interesting to note that it is more common in women than men. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the Median nerve is compressed as it travels through the wrist. As [...]

TENNIS ELBOW PAIN OVERVIEW Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) occurs when the tendons in your elbow are under too much pressure from motion in the wrist and arm. Then, tiny tears and inflammation can develop on the outside of your elbow. It's usually an issue of overuse, but can be very stubborn [...]

SPRAINED ANKLE OVERVIEW A sprained ankle happens over 25,000 times a day.  That’s over 9 million sprained ankles every year.  Obviously, a lot of people get them through various activities, but it is actually the #1 most common sports related injury. An ankle injury generally occurs when there is a tear or rupture [...]