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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 Can Minimize Some Age Related Changes
I’m stiff, my back hurts, and it’s hard to get up off the floor! What’s up? Unfortunately we do have “normal” changes to our joints and muscles as we age. But it doesn’t have to mean giving into these changes or succumbing to a lifestyle of inactivity. In fact,...
Signs of Dehydration
The amount of water you need doesn't increase as you age, but your body's ability to conserve water is reduced and your sense of thirst weakens. Its therefore important to make sure you stay hydrated even if you aren't thirsty. Most of you know the signs of...
Heat or Ice?
It's funny how when I start pondering newsletter topics people walk in the office and ask a question that is just perfect for the newsletter. Such was the case with this little gem. I've been asked about this 3x in the past 2 weeks and am therefore taking it as a sign...
Ready to Start Exercising Again?
It's that time of year, spring time! Time to come out of your winter hibernation and get moving again. I'm not sure we actually had a winter but you get the gist of what we're saying. Never fear, your mind and body will remember the movements and your strength will...
Strength = Strong Core
A "strong core" is a popular phrase often mentioned in newspapers, TV and health magazines; yet with minimal information explaining why we need a strong core, what muscles make up the core and how it affects our daily lives. "The muscles of the core form a dynamic...
Sit Less Every Day
Long hours at a desk, in a car or on a cozy couch are an enemy of your metabolism, muscles and life span. Numerous studies have shown that even if you work out, sitting can put you at greater risk of developing diabetes, dying of heart disease or cancer. In a new...
Hip Hinges and Push-ups
There will always be debate among health and fitness professionals over the "best" exercises for our clients. New versions are created every day but two "oldies but goodies" we like are the basic push-up and hip hinge. They are the foundations for movements of every...
Safe & Effective Stretching
Healthy muscles are powerful but perhaps, just as important, they are also flexible. Muscles require regular work to maintain strength and even more work to gain strength. Similarly, muscle flexibility requires consistent stretching to maintain and even more frequency...
Motivation During the Holidays
As fitness professionals, we know it's easy to lose motivation for staying active during the holidays. With the stresses (and joys) of holiday cards, shopping for gifts, baking and spending time with family it is easy to skip workouts. You may not be able to combat...
My Neck Hurts When I Do Crunches
A few months ago we talked about the importance of efficient posture. I’d like to break it down now to even more specificity – neck posture and alignment in exercise. I often have folks tell me that they can’t do sit ups or crunches, or overhead lifts due to neck...
Improve Your Posture
Posture is something we have talked about many times in our newsletters, on our website and in client sessions. As I have grown older my posture has become really important to me and something I focus and work on - a lot! When I travel I am always watching people,...
Exercise Thru the Decades
We all have to accept that we cannot stop the aging process but numerous research studies show that the most effective ways to minimize the effects of aging is through consistent exercise and living a healthy life. The information that follows are some general...