Health Blog Category: exercise
Are You Doing Your Front and Back Squats Correctly?
Front and Back Squats are a great exercise for building core and lower body strength, improving speed, and even supporting improved dexterity, making it possible to jump higher, faster, and farther than before.
Squats are a common way to tone the legs and glutes while simultaneously toning the arms with added weights. There are some common rumors that float around about squats – “they’re bad for the knees,” “doing too many will create too much bulk,” “the weights are hard on the wrists,” etc.
Read full blogPerform the Perfect Squat with PT Assistance
Squats are very beneficial, and they are a great workout to add to your daily exercise routine. When people think of squats, they typically think of toning legs and glutes. However, squats can actually benefit many parts of the body in different ways. Strong legs are important for supporting the entire body, and runners can get great results from squats by shedding extra weight and increasing body mobility. Squats can also be performed in order to build muscle or prevent injuries.
Read full blogCan’t Stand Cardio? Complete Your Exercises with Ease with These 3 Secrets
We all know that cardio takes time. In fact, one of the most common complaints we hear from patients who come to us for physical therapy exercises is that there simply isn’t enough time in their busy days to complete cardio workouts. Other times, whether there’s a time constraint or not, many people report a lack of self-motivation simply because they can’t stand the thought of doing cardio.
Luckily, a physical therapist can help you incorporate cardio into your exercise routine in ways that you may actually find fun – or, at least more bearable.
Read full blogKeep Your Joints Safe While Exercising with These 3 Helpful Tips
There is no doubt that exercise is important, but it can definitely take a toll on your joints. The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise. It can be difficult to determine how to keep your joints safe during these periods of extensive physical activity, but a physical therapist can help in providing you with proper techniques for remaining healthy and safe during your workouts.
Read full blogPerforming Deadlifts the Right Way – with the Help of a Physical Therapist
Deadlifting is a popular workout and training technique in the world of sports and fitness. When it is performed correctly, a deadlift can significantly increase your levels of body strength and power, especially regarding your core and posterior chain. Deadlifting also helps in stimulating your central nervous system, and it can be a great addition to anyone’s fitness routine due to the physical benefits.
If you are interested in learning more about how physical therapy can help you achieve your physical goals, call our office today!
Read full blog3 Simple Methods for Protecting Your Joints While Exercising
There is no doubt that exercise is important, but it can definitely take a toll on your joints. The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise. It can be difficult to determine how to keep your joints safe during these periods of extensive physical activity, but a physical therapist can help in providing you with proper techniques for remaining healthy and safe during your workouts.
Read full blog6 Ways to Prevent Injuries While Strength Training
One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a recovery program from a previous injury or surgery, or you’re simply trying to improve your physical performance, it is a common phrase that you’ll hear. While it may seem easier said than done, a physical therapist can help you gain strength by recommending ways to maximize your training, in addition to providing injury prevention treatments.
Read full blogThe Difference Between Front Squats and Back Squats and How to do Them Both Correctly
Who doesn’t love a good squat? Long ago, squats were an exercise that was known only to elite athletes who were looking to push their physical fitness level to the limits, but now they are one of the most commonly practiced forms of weightlifting.
There are a lot of rumors out there about squats, though. For example, there are many who believe that squats are bad for the knees, or that doing too many squats will cause you to slow down and gain too much bulk to be truly athletic.
Read full blogThe Unexpected Benefits of Stretching
Many non-athletes — and even a few actual jocks — are guilty of either rushing through their warm-up stretching, or skipping the cool-down moves after the workout. Yet, along with cardio and strength-training, stretching also delivers significant health benefits.
You probably already know that stretching extends your overall range of motion, while also elasticizing your muscles and enhancing coordination. But those improvements, in turn, bring about other health benefits. We can discuss more of these during your visit, but in the meantime here are some of the frequently-overlooked benefits of stretching.
Read full blogThe Amazing Benefits of Stretching
Everyone knows that exercise is a part of healthy living, but do you consider a stretching routine part of your exercise program, or as an afterthought that gets done if time permits? Since no one ever has enough time, you may want to reconsider how you view exercise, as there are so many benefits to a stretching program. Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not.
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