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Many times when I run in Central Park, I see some elite runners. They look like gazelles. However, sometimes, I will see runners who have knees turned in, toes turned the opposite way, or simply just POUNDING on their feet.
When
No matter how fit and healthy your older clients are, there is one thing that can change their lives forever: a bad fall. Every year, almost 1/3 of older adults fall and many cause injuries that will affect them the
Teaching proper and biomechanically safe movement patterns takes a keen understanding of each pattern. What muscles and joints are involved? What skills are required for good execution? What deficiencies does the client have based on your preliminary movement
Do you often eat as a reaction to stress, anxiety, and other unwelcome feelings? Do you turn to high-fat, sugary “comfort foods” to cope with negative emotions? Discover why you stress eat in the first place, why it works, and
It’s no secret that balance tends to decline with age. Your clients may notice they are swaying a bit more while standing and walking, or feeling weaker or less steady. We all want it, but what is balance? We need
Everyone must remain active. This is only achievable with the help of exercise. Contrary to popular belief, handicapped people also wish to stay fit and healthy. On the other hand, some of handicapped individuals do not realize the importance of
Exercise outdoors when it’s hot can be a challenge. Cross training exercises are a good way to mix up your workouts and give yourself time to cool off, drink water and stay hydrated in summer heat.
Although I’m away from
Your thoughts can run in your head like a broken record–or can you sit still and “hear” the quiet?
Is there an activity, exercise, religious or meditation practice you do regularly to slow your mind? Or do you take medications which
In Part 1 of this article, we defined isometrics and discussed the two basic types of isometric exercises, yielding and overcoming, and why you might choose one over the other. In Part 2, we’re going to discuss the benefits of
Isometric exercises are the most highly under-utilized form of exercise in fitness in general, but they are especially important in a medical fitness context. In this two-part blog series we’re going to discuss what isometrics are, why they are so