Aspects of working out
Do you know how to dress in different climates to workout? Do you like to run, cycle, or do another workout outside? Do you live in a place like me (Vegas) where the temperature fluctuates from higher than 100 degrees in the summer to the 30-40’s in the winter? Whether your climate fluctuates that much […]
At home cardio workouts are my go to when it gets to hot outside. If you are like me and live in a city that gets crazy hot in the summer, the last thing you want to do is cardio outside. It is also not the smartest thing to do, go running in more than […]
Last week, the blog post was my picks for the best workout gear (check it out here). But what about for larger sizes? I got a guest to write this post because she is a plus sized woman! See Her Opinion Below! Being a plus size woman, who is also 6 feet tall with a […]
I don’t know about you, but I love workout clothes, especially leggings and running shorts. Next to jeans and a t-shirt, they are my go-to outfits. I have even hinted to my bosses that maybe we be able to wear them in the clinic. I also know that there are so many brands to pick […]
On my last post, I went through my favorite upper body exercises (check it out here), today I am going to go through my favorite for the lower body. Out of the 3 days I do strength training, one is focused on Lower body. Like I said in the previous post, Lower body is not […]
About 3 days a week, I will complete strength training workouts. One of those days I will focus a little heavier on arms and upper body. I will be honest with you: I used to prefer upper body! Mainly because I became less sore than with my lower body workouts. Then realized I needed to […]
Working out while you are pregnant can be tricky, there are many things to consider when deciding if you can or should. In my time practicing, I have only treated a handful of pregnant women and mostly for low back pain. As you can imagine this is a very common ailment for pregnant women. I […]
Let’s be real, gym memberships can be crazy expensive. And if they are not, then the gym is usually not up to snuff. Or you just stop going after a while because, honestly, the last thing you want to do when you get home from a long day at work, is drive back to the […]
Everyone knows exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle. Most people will tell you it helps you maintain a healthy body weight and stay in shape, but most people don’t know the effects regular exercise has on the other systems of the body. Or why it is vital to a long, healthy life. The Center […]
What is the IT Band? A thick piece of Fascia (connective tissue) that extends from the Ilium of the pelvis to the outside of the Tibia. It is formed from the Tensor Facia Lata (TFL) and the Gluteal muscles. The IT band is not a muscle itself, therefore it does not stretch. IT band syndrome […]