Uno's Fitness - Personal Training in Raleigh, N.C.

08/08/2025

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07/21/2025

Speed is not all about genetics. It’s also about biomechanics. Practicing good running form leads to clean, efficient forward motion and reduces your risk of injury. Small adjustments can lead to a faster running speed. Mechanics of Running Correct sprinting mechanics are crucial for converting strength and effort into maximum speed while minimizing injury risk. Proper posture, stacked hips, and ground contact under the center of mass minimize braking forces and wasted motion, resulting in a faster stride frequency and shorter ground-contact times....

Speed is not all about genetics. It’s also about biomechanics. Practicing good running form leads to clean, efficient forward motion and reduces your risk of injury. Small adjustments can lead to a…

06/30/2025

In a previous article, we talked about the piriformis – a small muscle in your hip that can be the root cause of lower back, hip, and leg pain. Keeping your piriformis, along with other muscles, loose can help prevent pain and injuries, and enhance your performance while working out or playing sports. In this article, we’ll go over some basic stretches you can do to loosen up your hips....

In a previous article, we talked about the piriformis – a small muscle in your hip that can be the root cause of lower back, hip, and leg pain. Keeping your piriformis, along with other muscles, lo…

06/16/2025

Balance is a crucial component of your overall health and fitness, and it’s something that's often overlooked. Whether you’re trying to walk through a crowded sidewalk or uneven ground, going down stairs, pivoting in a basketball game, or performing an exercise, your body relies on balance to stay safe and perform efficiently. In this article, we’ll break down what balance is, why it’s important for everyday life and athletic performance, and how you can improve it....

Balance is a crucial component of your overall health and fitness, and it’s something that’s often overlooked. Whether you’re trying to walk through a crowded sidewalk or uneven ground, going…

06/13/2025

In our last article, we focused on releasing tightness in the piriformis muscle—a deep glute muscle that plays a critical role in hip mobility and lower back health. Today, we’re continuing that momentum by diving into an essential yet often overlooked concept in movement mechanics: pelvic tilt control. Your pelvis is the foundation of movement for your entire lower body. It acts as a central hub, connecting your core, back, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and hip flexors....

In our last article, we focused on releasing tightness in the piriformis muscle—a deep glute muscle that plays a critical role in hip mobility and lower back health. Today, we’re continuing that mo…

06/09/2025

If you’ve ever dealt with nagging lower back pain, stiffness in your hips, or even numbness or tingling down the leg, a tight piriformis might be to blame. This deep muscle plays a big role in hip movement and spinal alignment, but when it gets tight or overworked, it can cause a lot of discomfort.

If you’ve ever dealt with nagging lower back pain, stiffness in your hips, or even numbness or tingling down the leg, a tight piriformis might be to blame. This deep muscle plays a big role in hip …

06/02/2025

You may have never heard of the piriformis muscle, but the small muscle deep in your hip could be causing the pain you feel in your back, hips, and legs.

The piriformis is a small but mighty muscle located deep in the hips, connecting the lower spine (also known as the sacrum) to the top of the femur (or your thigh bone). The primary role of the pir…

04/28/2025

Strengthening your knees makes them more stable, which reduces the risk of injury and helps prevent pain. Strong knees help you stay independent and mobile as you age, and they support athletic performance.

Your knees are critical to your ability to move throughout life, but are you doing anything to keep them strong, stable, and injury-free? Everyone puts stress on their knees each day. Whether walki…

04/25/2025

Squats are a foundational strength exercise focused on the lower body, and no matter where you are in your fitness journey, there is a way to incorporate squats into your exercise routine.

Squats are a foundational strength exercise focused on the lower body, and no matter where you are in your fitness journey, there is a way to incorporate squats into your exercise routine. This art…

04/18/2025

Knee injuries are some of the most common issues people deal with. If you're suffering from knee pain, are coming back from an injury, or want to prevent issues with your knee in the future, there are some simple exercises you can do at home.

Knee injuries are common in athletes and people who exercise regularly, they can also occur due to overuse, age, or accidents. If you’re experiencing knee pain, are recovering from a knee injury or…

04/16/2025

Cleans and hang cleans are great full-body exercises that require you to use power. They work the glutes, hamstrings, quads, back, shoulders, and core.

If you aim to improve power, explosiveness, and athletic performance, few exercises compare to cleans and hang cleans. Cleans are an Olympic lift that builds strength, speed, and coordination. Clea…

04/14/2025

Romanian Deadlifts, or RDLs for short, are a variation of a deadlift that targets the hamstrings and glutes. There are many benefits to this exercise, and if you're new to strength training or recovering from an injury, it could be a great movement to add to your routine.

You may have done a deadlift with the barbell before, but have you done a Romanian deadlift? Like a traditional deadlift, Romanian deadlifts, or RDLs for short, involve a hip-hinge movement while s…