Have you ever noticed how easy it is to talk yourself out of exercise? All it takes is one, “I’m tired,” “I’m busy,” or even “The weather is bad” and all of a sudden we’ve spent the entire weekend binge watching Netflix and finishing off...
Americans are paying the price for a sedentary lifestyle. Research has linked sitting for a long period of time with a number of health concerns including obesity, increased blood sugar, increased blood pressure, excess body fat around the waist, abnormal cholesterol levels, and an increased...
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a condition that results in elbow pain caused by overuse of the arm, forearm and hand. It can also be caused by injury to the muscles and tendons outside the elbow. Tennis elbow specifically affects the place where...
This October we want to celebrate Physical Therapy Month by educating people about the benefits of physical therapy. Physical therapy is treatment of a disease or injury by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise. It improves mobility which is necessary for...
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “Bone and joint ...
Studies have shown that after school exercise, even if it isn’t team based, can impact not only body weight and health but also the child’s ability to focus and his or her performance in school. Finding time to exercise can be exceptionally difficult in our...
Considering we use our feet to walk, healthy feet are among our most important assets. Wearing proper athletic shoes can help prevent a multitude of exercise-related issues, like tendinitis or sore heels. Not only that, proper footwear can improve comfort and performance. So what shoes...
We are huge advocates of exercise. It is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but, like anything in life, it can be taken too far. Throughout college, I had many friends who were avid gym attendees. They were determined to not gain the dreaded freshman...
Who doesn’t love riding bikes? Our childhood memories are filled with scenes of blurred landscapes, spinning wheels, blowing hair, and laughter. All of which happen in the seat of a bike. But times and bikes have changed since our youth, so when you go to...
You have heard people say that you need to warm up before exercising and cool down after, but really, how many of us abide by these rules? Many of the members who come into our gyms jump straight into intensive cardio, completely bypassing the warm...