February 2018

When we think about exercise, we often picture ourselves doing high-intensity workouts that make us want to collapse to the floor after we’re done. Long-distance running, sprinting, strenuous biking, kickboxing – if it makes you drip with sweat, that’s the workout you want to do, or so you may think. However, aerobic exercise is only […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been told to breathe during your workout. Chances are if you’re actively fit or an athlete, you’ve been told that more times than you can count. However, have you ever been told why it’s important to breathe during exercise? More importantly, it’s not just making sure you’re inhaling and […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’ve heard about the importance of warming up before exercise. We’re told to do it before a workout or sports practice, even before going on something as simple as a walk. However, chances are you’ve probably skipped your warm-up once or twice and even reconsidered the […]

As parents, we’re well aware of the importance of healthy living and staying physically active. We encourage our children to play outside and join youth sports, while we may head to the gym. Physical activity is so important that we often schedule time to do it. Not often enough, however, do we consider making time […]

Physical therapy has significantly grown out from what most people still think of it as being – injury rehabilitation. What was once considered a recommendation for the injured and post-op surgery patients, has now become a reliable alternative to many other “traditional” medicinal approaches. Physical therapy is quickly becoming a more popular alternative than opioids […]

When it comes to injury and pain, many Americans are opting for alternative forms of management. Particularly, therapy as a way to manage and heal pain and injury has become increasingly popular. However, it may be difficult to determine what therapy is best for you. Becoming familiar with the different kinds of therapy available will […]

The heart is like any muscle in the body, needing to be strengthened through physical activity to function at its best. Even if you have a heart condition, the American Heart Association still recommends physical activity to help recover and decrease symptoms. Just like certain kinds of physical activity – called physical therapy – will […]

Exercise is one of the best ways to lower your risk of heart disease. However, what if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease? Despite what many people may think, having a cardiovascular condition does not mean you can’t partake in physical activity. The good news is that not only can you remain physically active […]