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.
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...
Six Tips to Use a Standing Desk
Standing desks have a become very popular in many offices. Early studies show they can be highly beneficial for health and productivity; especially those that you can adjust between standing and sitting. Below are 6 tips for using your standing desk correctly so that...
What Causes Hamstring Tightness?
You may be one of the many people that have tight hamstrings that you stretch, foam roll, stretch and roll and it never changes. You stretch them today and tomorrow they are tight again. Stretching has little effect on relieving this tightness. We tend to think we...
Healthy Snack That Will Fill You Up
Apples with peanut butter are the perfect snack and can be saved easily until the afternoon. Just cut the apple in half, put some peanut butter on it and sandwich back together. Store in a baggie and when you're ready to have a snack it will be ready. We recommend...
Considerations when Running with Your Pup
I saw this article in a newsletter the other day and thought it perfect to share with our readers. The topic -running with our dogs and what we should do or not do before taking them out to exercise. CONSIDER THE COLOR OF YOUR DOGS FUR – dark colors absorb the sun’s...
Is Foam Rolling a Good Thing?
We have been using foam rollers for several years now with our clients and believe they provide multiple uses for improving how the body moves. They come in a variety of lengths, colors, textures (grooves, smooth, ridges) and densities that all provide various amounts...
Stay Cool This Summer
I know, we are getting this out a little late considering our weather lately. Never fear however, you can still enjoy your favorite outdoor activities and stay cool with a basic understanding of how your body controls its inner temperature or what is known as...
Balance Training – Glutes and Abs
Targeting specific muscles groups like the glutes or abdominals is a popular way to train for many people, but how often do you train balance? How many of us regularly seek out strategies for improving balance? As trainers, we try and incorporate balance training into...
Why Does My Low Back Hurt w/Prolonged Standing?
Have you have ever had low back soreness that seemed to be okay during sitting and walking, but got progressively more achy with standing for a long time – like at a concert, or during a long conversation at the grocery store? If so, you may be suffering from an...
Fish Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
Grilled fish, watermelon salsa and slice avocado in a tortilla for an easy, summer meal that's ready in 30 minutes. YUM! Ingredients 4 cups diced seedless watermelon 1/2 small red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 2 limes, plus lime...