Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Let's talk about strength. Do you lift weights? Do you carry your own groceries? How about standing leg lifts? Strength training helps to minimize accidental falls and improve your balance. Strength training makes it easier and … [Read more...]
How to Improve Balance – Seniors and Beginners
#activity Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. So today - lets look at balance. What does balance mean to you? Can you stand for 10 seconds on one foot? Without holding on to anything? This functional PT video is great for helping to explain the need for balance and … [Read more...]
Maintaining Balance
Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. So today - let's look at balance. What does balance mean to you? Can you stand for 10 seconds on one foot? Without holding on to anything? This functional PT video is great for helping to explain the need for balance and how to … [Read more...]
What are the 4 types of activity we all need?
activity What are the 4 types of activity we all need? Endurance, Strength, Balance and Flexibility. How many do you get? Got a favorite for each? The 4 types combine to give us the best chance of aging well. Endurance "Endurance exercises improve the health of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system. They also can delay or prevent many diseases … [Read more...]
Sore Muscles?
No matter what activity you choose, its not uncommon to have sore muscles after a good workout. Here are 5 studied and proven ways to minimize muscle soreness post workout. How many have you tried? Which are most effective for you? I know I should use my foam roller more but I resist it because of the discomfort initially. It does work wonders … [Read more...]
