As we get older, staying active and strong becomes even more important, but it also requires a smarter approach. Strength training can do wonders for maintaining muscle, bone strength, and overall function, but there are other things to consider, including balance,...
Exercise
Exercising in the summer heat
The summer heat and humidity can take a toll on those working out. Excessive sweating, sunburn, and nausea can all happen with vigorous activity in the heat. Thus, exercising in the summer heat should be done with a bit of caution. Common heat related issues include:...
Limit Your Strength Loss
Are you over the age of 40 and looking to limit your strength loss? If you are someone looking to maintain an active lifestyle then the answer is probably YES. Even if you only want to remain status quo…the answer is a resounding YES. It is vital to maintain your...
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean no exercise
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean no exercise. Now is not the time to waste all those exercise gains you have made over the prior months. Time to layer up or hit the gym. Whether you are a gym goer or not there are always options for exercise. Yes,...
Joint Health Strengthened by Physical Activity and Exercise
The National Institute of Health reports that one in 10, or more than 25 million Americans, live with chronic, daily pain. For those seeking a non-pharmacological remedy, options include yoga, meditation, massage, diet, alternative medicine and physical therapy. There...
Exercise Benefits the Entire Body
Every body system benefits from exercise. To begin with, exercise is great for the heart, lungs, and cardiovascular system in general. The more we exercise, the more blood the heart pumps and the stronger and more efficient it becomes. At the same time, the lungs get...
Walking for better health
As you probably know, walking is good for your health. Some may think walking is not enough…but something is always better than nothing. You can achieve many benefits from walking, so let me highlight them here for you. To begin with is simply cardiovascular health....
Exercising with a Joint Replacement
People with a joint replacement often wonder if exercising is safe or not. The answer is absolutely YES with a few exceptions. Many worry about potentially damaging the replacement, but it is not as easy as people think. Let’s begin with focusing on the benefits of...
Why a sheet of exercises is not as good as directed care for an injury
For some with an injury they may wonder why a sheet of exercises is not good enough. After all they were provided by a doctor…they must know what they are doing. So much not quite right with that mindset so let’s get to it. For starters, a pre-printed sheet of...
Is your body ready for winter activities
Now that winter is officially here, is your body ready for winter activities? Are you ready to ski, snowboard, or move snow off your driveway? Every year plenty of injuries occur landing people in rehab. Some of these injuries are preventable while others are not....
