Living Better

Living Better

In this video series, Lauren will share with you her wisdom collected from over 35 years of service as a fitness and health professional. Her philosophies are based on actively participating in one's health by the maintenance of the muscular system through proper exercise techniques, learning how to better manage physical and emotional stress, and practicing biomechanics principles to help us resolve many chronic health issues. This series will give you the wisdom and confidence to try other workouts on FIS TV. Come back to this section often to make your daily living more enjoyable.

Living Better
  • Video 634 | Sciatic Solutions (45 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Sciatica is a painful condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of the body and can range from a mild ache to intense, debilit...

  • Video 563 | Osteo-Spine (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    As we age, it is important to keep our bones strong, for people with more advanced osteoporosis have a higher risk of spinal fractures. For this reason, core training may be tricky, considering many are told by their health care provider not to rotate, bend forwards, or bend backwards.

    In this...

  • Video 620 | TOS Shoulder Solutions III (30 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a term used for a group of disorders caused by the compression of nerves, veins, or arteries as they pass through a tight passageway between the collarbone and topmost rib to the arms. The compression of these structures results in a range of symptoms, including ...

  • Video 618 | TOS Shoulder Solutions II (30 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a term used for a group of disorders caused by the compression of nerves, veins, or arteries as they pass through a tight passageway between the collarbone and topmost rib to the arms. The compression of these structures results in a range of symptoms, including ...

  • Video 616 | TOS Shoulder Solutions (45 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    Get an Introduction to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with isometrics for upper body muscles to relieve pain and tightness in the neck, shoulders, and  upper back. This can also help anyone with shoulder and neck dysfunction of any kind. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a term used for a group of di...

  • Video 586 | Meniscus Tear Rehab (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The meniscus of the knee is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous anatomical structure that refers to the cartilage of the knee, either to the lateral or medial meniscus. The meniscus provides structural integrity to the knee and absorbs shock. A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee inju...

  • Video 580 | Spinal Stenosis Rx (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Spinal Stenosis can be a very painful condition, causing lower back pain, poor circulation in the legs, vascular conditions, and forward leaning. Commonly, it feels better when sitting and worse when standing. However, it is possible to exercise in a way that can strengthen muscles and reduce p...

  • Video 566 | Frozen Shoulder Solutions (45 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    If you have every suffered from a frozen shoulder, or have known someone who has, you know that it takes a very long time to recover from. The medical term for the frozen shoulder is "Adhesive Capsulitis". This condition is marked by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It typically develo...

  • Video 505 | Pelvic Floor Incontinence Rx (15 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine that occurs with increases in intra abdominal pressure (e.g., with exertion, effort, sneezing, or coughing) due to urethral sphincter and/or pelvic floor muscle weakness. This can affect anyone at any age, particularly those who part...

  • Video 550 | Lateral Hip Bursitis Rx (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This strengthening routine is designed to combat outer hip pain using isometric and concentric resistance training with dumbbells, a thigh band, and a support.

    Lateral hip pain is commonly referred to as "Trochanteric Bursitis". This is a condition where the large bony prominence on the outsi...

  • Live Event | Yogalates for Piriformis Syndrome (60 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Pain originating from spasms in your piriformis muscle, a large muscle located deep in the buttock, is called piriformis syndrome. Even though this condition is very common, it is a complex problem to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regu...

  • Video 491 | SI Joint Pain Relief (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Pain originating from spasms in your piriformis muscle, a large muscle located deep in the buttock, is called piriformis syndrome. Even though this condition is very common, it is a complex problem to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regu...

  • Video 452 | Tech Neck RX (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    What is Tech Neck?
    This condition has become a term used to describe chronic neck pain caused by continuously straining the neck muscles while using technology like computers and phones that eventually leads to spinal changes and poor posture. We are completely tied to our phones and screens, of...

  • Video 386 | Plantar Fasciitis Therapy (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This integrated full-body workout addresses some of the common muscle issues that cause plantar fasciitis. Learn how to strengthen muscles of the foot and ankle to improve foot rigidity in forward propulsion. Also, understand the need for the foot to have enough mobility to adapt to the surface...

  • Video 364 | Pilates for Pelvic Floor (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The Pilates Mat sequence is the focus for this workout as we incorporate many of the most effective pelvic floor exercises while practicing diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
    This workout slowly begins from a supine position as we practice pelvic tilts and pelvic floor engagement. Learn to contr...

  • Video 363 "Yoga for Pregnancy" (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The focus of this workout is to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and hips in order to support all stages of pregnancy. You will need Yoga blocks and a blanket to sit on for support. Cues are given throughout to modify the workout based on the trimester and specific needs.
    Warm Up (seated)
    Pelv...

  • Video 045 | Improve your Balance with Lauren Eirk

    In our daily life, we may not always be able to predict how the external environment will challenge our body. In Yoga, we can learn to create powerful internal forces as our muscles become stronger in many challenging positions, but as soon as an external force acts upon us, our muscles need to ...

  • Video 284 | Exercises for Sciatica (35 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Learn about the condition called Sciatica and other reasons for sciatic pain that can cause pain, tightness, and even numbness from the hip to the foot. Sciatic issues commonly affect one leg, causing the stronger leg to compensate.

    In this video, you will need a chair for support and two yog...

  • Video 104 | Exercises for Sciatic Conditions (45 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    If you have recently been diagnosed with sciata or if you suspect sciatic pain, this video will help you stay active. It is important to know the anatomy surrounding this condition and become aware of how exercise can help! This video is a great preventative as well as a solution to many low ba...

  • Video 189 | Lower Back Rx (30 Minute Workout) with Lauren Eirk

    Lower back pain is very common and complex to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regularly practice various joint angles in order to maintain range of motion. This routine begins from a standing position and then transitions to chair exerci...

  • Video 206 | Better Posture with Yoga (50 Minute Workout) with Lauren Eirk

    Joints are made to move and muscles are designed to create tension. Every position that our body takes involves some sort of posture to deal with any challenges from our environment and maintain a strong center of mass. Good postural control is needed to orient the head, protect us from injury,...

  • Video 211 | Shoulder Impingement Solutions (30 Minute Workout) with Lauren Eirk

    Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs as a result of chronic, repeated compression of the structures attaching to the scapula. These include the long head of the biceps tendon, the bursa, rotator cuff, or the ligaments in the shoulder. This impingement causes pain and movement problems in many ra...