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Hips are often overlooked when working on strengthening routines, but they play an integral role in our everyday life. Your muscles and connective tissue can be easily damaged from running, walking, or even just sitting for long periods of time, when other muscles work harder to compensate. Without strong hips, your posture and stance can be affected, leading to improper form that can result in pain or injury.

Good health involves more than just a disease-free body and fit physique. Your mental health matters just as much: A sound mind contributes to your overall well-being by empowering you with the resolve to meet your physical health objectives.

You’ve probably heard the term ‘double-jointed’ right? And though you might think the term means super flexible and crazily bendy, it’s actually so much more than that. Hypermobility, the official term, is a common condition that affects more than just your joints – it can also cause extreme pain in several parts of the body. 

So, just how common is isometrics? The Activ5 may be the first fitness device of its kind, but it’s inspired by isometric exercises, which have been a staple of gyms and athletics for a very long time.