NEXT SERIES STARTS Sept 13 - registration open!
I teach a yoga class called Strength & Mobility (thru Yoga) on Wednesday mornings at YogaOasis. This is the progressive version of that class with weights! As I say often, quite cheekily: yoga isn’t enough. And that’s because passive stretching might help you get more flexible—and don’t get me wrong, being flexible is awesome—but mobility is about OWNING that passive range of flexibility we access in yoga. And this new strength training series is all about just that:
Expanding your joints' & tissues’ usable range and building the stabilizing strength to actually own that range under more than just your body weight.
What we focus on:
Joint capacity work – controlled-range accessory movements (weighted and unweighted Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs), loaded 90/90s, lateral/split squats, etc.) that build strength into range of motion expand range of motion vs. passively held flexibility stretches
Stabilizer & core strength – anti-rotation, anti-extension, single-limb core work that help brace the spine; challenge small movers that support the big lifts, movements you do in daily life and in other sports/activities
Unilateral training – single-arm/single-leg movements (lunges, step-ups, split squats, single-arm presses/rows, etc.) to iron out imbalances, build ankle/hip/shoulder stability, and translate strength evenly across your body
Compound lifts – squats, hinges, presses, and pulls that tie everything together, letting your newly built joint capacity and stability show up where it matters most so that you can feel strong from the inside out
Who it’s for:
People who have some experience weight training
Athletes who want to incorporate weights into their training
Lifters who want to move better and support their heavier lifts
flexibility vs mobility
Flexibility is your passive range of motion—how far a joint or muscle can move when an external force (like gravity, prop, bodyweight, or any other external influence) moves it for you. Think of sitting in a deep stretch or having someone push your leg up.
Mobility is active, controlled range of motion—it's flexibility combined with strength, stability, and neuromuscular control. It's the ability to actively move into and control positions throughout a range of motion under your own power.
In the StrongHer Together programs, we focus on building the strength and control within your ranges so you can actually use your flexibility functionally. You're not just bendable; you're strong, controlled, and resilient through every degree of motion.
