TP BLOG
Welcome to our blog, here you will find information on fitness, nutrition, weight training, general healthy and physical therapy. It is our hope you will find the information useful and as always please ask us if you have any questions.
Exercise and Stress
As personal trainers we know that a great workout can make a person feel better not only physically but mentally. In a recent 2013 study 53% of adults who exercise say they feel good about themselves after exercising; 35% say it puts them in a good mood and 32% say...
To Age Well, Walk
Joel Adams shared this article with us that was in the NY TImes last week. We thought it was valuable information and worth sharing with each of you. Thanks Joel. Regular exercise reduces the chance that a frail older person will become physically disabled, according...
Brussel Sprout – Leaf Salad
We just had to share this wonderful recipe that our client, Amy Ende, shared with us from Food Network. It is ABSOLUTELY delicious! Ingredients: Dressing: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup freshly lemon juice (from 1 large lemon) Kosher salt and freshly ground...
Sleep Like A Baby
Sleep makes you feel better, but it's importance goes beyond just enhancing your mood or banishing those under-eye circles. Adequate sleep is a part of a healthy lifestyle and can benefit your heart, weight and mind. Below are some recommended tips to help you sleep...
Chicken and Summer Vegetables Tostadas
A south of the border supper that is ready in a flash and the perfect light summer dinner or lunch. Can use tostadas or soft tacos and serve with black beans. INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp. canola oil 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 12 ounces...
Joint Mobilization or Manual Physical Therapy
We are always asked questions about joints, shoulders, knees, treatments, etc. Some of the questions we can answer but many are beyond a trainers scope of practice. In order to provide you with accurate information our friends over at Mountain Physical Therapy have...
Brussel Sprouts and Kale Salad
We just had to share this awesome recipe for Brussel Sprouts and Kale. One of our clients found it in Bon Appetit so we thought we would share it with everyone. If you love Brussel Sprouts, you will love this recipe and it is so easy to make. So grab some sprouts...
Things you should know about your fruits and vegetables!
Fruits and vegetables’ vibrant colors tell the story of their “super powers”. You see, it’s their “phytonutrients”, or plant nutrients, that help us fight disease and stay stronger for longer. Learn what the phytonutrients do — and how much of each you need to be...
My Heel Hurts! Do I have Plantar Faciitis (PF)?
Did you know that up to 10% of our population will experience heel pain at some point in their lifetime? Sometimes this can be Plantar Fasciitis (PF). PF is not diagnosed with a specific test, but rather by a pattern of symptoms. These include: pain that starts...
Double It Up and Reap the Benefits
Should you try to eat better or exercise more? 9 servings of fruits/vegetables daily and keeping saturated fat to 10% or less of total caloric intake. Researchers found that those who improved their diet as well as maintained a regular exercise program we more likely...
Double It Up and Reap the Benefits
Should you try to eat better or exercise more? 9 servings of fruits/vegetables daily and keeping saturated fat to 10% or less of total caloric intake. Researchers found that those who improved their diet as well as maintained a regular exercise program we more likely...
Walk vs. Run? It's a Tie!
Sometimes getting off the treadmill or elliptical and going outside for a walk is the best thing for the mind and the body. Even when it's cold - fresh air can do a body good. There was a recent article in Health Magazine backing this up for me. I thought it was...