Everyone understands the benefits of regular cardio exercise, and many of us strive to get the recommended amount of weekly exercise. Unfortunately, sometimes injuries, limited mobility, balance concerns, your current fitness level, and even your age can limit your ability to engage in high-impact cardiovascular activities, like running or jumping. ...
When you have limited mobility, it can sometimes be difficult to know what exercises you can safely do from home. Below we have shared 5 simple exercises that can help strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Each of these exercises can be done while sitting, so are safe for those ...
Exploring a new city or country can be incredibly rewarding, and many people list traveling as one of their favorite pastimes. Unfortunately, the hours spent sitting while driving or flying to your intended destination can wreak havoc on your body. In addition to the inevitable sore and tight muscles that ...
What is TRX? How do I use it? TRX stands for Total Resistance Exercises. This piece of equipment is super safe and effective and can be used in several different exercises that incorporate the entire body. It can be used at home or the gym. It only needs to be ...
#1 – Targeting Piriformis with a ball The Piriformis muscle can often be overactive and very tight. If not addressed right away, this can lead to hip tightness and pain, especially in the posterior area. For this exercise, use any small ball, like a tennis ball, golf ball, baseball or ...
Why is it important to have upper body strength? Upper body strength is incredibly important, especially for women. It is common to have shoulder or neck pain due to inadequate upper body strength. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass. But we can maintain muscle composition with good nutrition ...
Stand-up paddling is a really effective way of strengthening your feet. Any time you are standing on your feet, your bare feet, in particular, you are strengthening the connective tissues in the feet. One of the beautiful things about stand-up paddling is, as soon as you get on your board, ...
What is Anxiety? Anxiety can be described as; a physical response to specific thoughts you’re having or specific circumstances in your life. It often affects the way your body works. It affects your thoughts and your behavior. Anybody can suffer from anxiety; it doesn't matter what age you are. Anxiety ...
#1 – Too Many Toes Putting too much weight on your toes activates the muscles around your knees, especially the quads. This pulls on the knee caps and pushes the knee caps up against the knee joints. If you frequently wear high heels or are more of a ‘toe walker', ...
Proprioception is a long, fancy term for awareness. The little nerves in our tissues, joints, tendons, and muscles tell us about where we are in space. This is how you know when you close your eyes that your feet are touching the ground, that your knees are touching together, or ...
