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.
CORE EXERCISES
I know you all have read articles, heard news blurbs and listened to all of us stress the important of having a strong core. But we wanted to remind you how important working on this area is. Most people don’t realize that without a strong core your risk of injury...
Using the Elliptical Trainer for Fitness/Weight Loss
People are always asking us which is the best piece of cardio equipment to use? I can’t speak for my co-workers but the elliptical gets my vote. It uses a lot of muscles - both upper (arms, chest, back) and lower (quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves) muscle groups and...
7 At Work Power Foods – Fuel Your Day
Quick tips to help avoid the midday crash: 1) Don't skip breakfast. 2) Eat a well-portioned lunch. Not eating enough will leave you with few nutrients and little energy. Eating too much will make you bloated and sluggish. 3) Get at least eight hours of sleep at night....
Healthy Recipe of the Month: Baba Ghanoush
This is the time of year when everyone is focused on fitness and nutrition. We have also had several calls to provide more nutritional information so starting this month we will be providing a new recipe each month. Our recipes will come from fellow TP clients and...
Start Small for Resolution Success!
It’s the time of year when everyone makes New Year’s resolutions and it’s inevitable that at least one resolution has something to do with fitness or diet. Completely changing your lifestyle can be daunting and for most people a little unrealistic, so it may be...
Weight Loss –
Congratulations to Michael and Greg! They have an article in IDEA's Fitness Journal (one of our professional organizations) on weight loss. Click on the following link to access the article. The article provides useful information in a short, concise format the...
3 TIPS
We all know we should exercise more, eat the right food, get more sleep but sometimes doing all of these things just isn’t possible, no matter how hard we try. So, we are going to suggest 3 small things that you can do to stay healthy and fit – just take baby steps...
Kettlebell Training
Kettlebell training has been around forever and is safe and efficient if done properly. With its handle positioning and offset center of gravity, the versatile kettlebell provides a unique workout experience. While each of the following exercises targets the core,...
Cardio Workout of the Month
Make sure to check out Michael's cardio workout. You can watch the entire webinar by clicking on our YouTube channel icon (to the right) or find the presentation and workout guide in our Client/Member section under Workout of the Month. Hope you enjoy.
Heat vs. Ice
I recently saw this in my TRX newsletter and thought it good information to share, especially since we are often asked this very question. The following offers some pratical advice and guidelines however, as with any injury one should consult their physical therapist...
Recipe: Tabbouleh, Quick and Tasty
Are you looking for ways to increase your daily intake of fiber and whole grains? Might we suggest you try cooking with bulgur, a stellar whole grain that is becoming more popular among health-conscious consumers. Tabbouleh is a quick and tasty way to introduce...
February Workout of the Month
Enjoy Peggy's mball and strength workout for the month. You can click on the link below to watch the video or you can pick up a hard copy of our in the office. The video will give you a visual guide and provide a few laughs on the way. As usual, check with your...