Aspects of working out
Diastasis Recti is a very common ailment of pregnant women. Exercises to help fix are simple and can be done without equipment. What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis Recti is the separation of the abdominal wall at the Rectus Abdominus. The muscles of the left and right side have widened making a space your fingers could […]
Did you know there are 3 different types of strengthening exercises also known as the 3 I’s of exercise? Most people only know about one and only perform that one when training. But as a physical therapist, I will have patients perform all 3. These exercises are named Isometric, Isotonic, and Isokinetic. Isotonic The most […]
Getting started running can be difficult if you have never done it before but do not become discouraged against trying it out. Running is an amazing exercise activity and is great for your heart health. Not only is it a good way to help you get in shape, but it is also free. It does […]
Running technique is usually different from person to person but the general concept should be universal. How many of you run on a regular basis? Whether it be just a couple of miles a week or a ultramarathoner, running technique is important at preventing injury. I was a competitive runner in high school (cross country […]
The core muscles of the body are very important for many functions of body movement. The core muscles are used for stabilization and balance in everyday life. It is usually because these muscles are weak that injuries occur. Back pain is a common ailment when core muscles are weak. Most core exercises can be done […]
Fitness myths are all over the internet. Most fitness myths started out with some truth but after further research was done, they were found to be wrong. I am going to breakdown some of the fitness myths out there that I hear most often Cardio will burn fat to help you lose weight when in […]
Getting healthy can be hard but it should not be. Most adults have been on a diet at least once in their lives: Yes, me included! But they rarely work for multiple reasons: They are too strict to follow: Limiting calories to a certain amount is hard. No accountability: if you do not have support […]
There are different types of exercises that are categorized more specifically than strengthening, those categories are called open or closed chain exercises. Kinetic Chain The kinetic chain can best be described as the body chain being connected to perform an activity or as the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA.com) describes it “the collective effort […]
Stretching of the body is important to maintain good flexibility in the muscles and joints. If flexibility is not maintained then range of motion in the joints can be compromised, leading to other injuries. Stretching will also help improve athletic performance, increase blood flow, and improve the efficiency of your muscles. Static stretching is the […]
Everyone has a different motivation for working out and those reasons can be very personal, complicated, or extremely simple. Everyone has their own reason, and it does not matter what that reason is. Why I workout I work out for several reasons, the main one being, I do not sleep well if I do no […]