Category: Fitness & Fun
Get Moving Again in the New Year
Periods of inactivity can happen for a variety of reasons: illness, injury, surgical procedure, or simply a lack of exercise. Whatever the reason, many of us end the year having logged less movement and exercise time than we would have liked. The New Year offers a fresh start, but getting active after weeks or months […]
Prep for the Greens and Prevent Golf Injuries
As the warmer months kick into gear, people all over the country are heading out to the golf course for a round with friends as a summer activity. While the game of golf looks relaxing, the sport places stress on the body, opening the potential for low back pain and other injuries. Golfers often contort […]
Walking: Step-by-Step Tips to Get You Moving
Spring has arrived! With the weather officially becoming warmer, it is the perfect time to get back outside after a long, cold winter. Walking is a great way to get outside to enjoy the outdoors and renew your fitness journey that may have been put on hold due to the snowy winter months. Whether enjoying […]
Avoid Injury When Using Weighted Vests During Exercise
Weighted vests are an easy way to take your fitness routine to the next level. Commonly worn during a walk or jog—or, if you’re a CrossFitter, during a “Murph”—many individuals use them to build strength, increase endurance, or simply make workouts more challenging. However, jumping in without a plan can lead to setbacks, explains Dr. […]
Bulletproof Your Body: The Importance of Resistance Training as We Age
By Jeff Remsburg, DC, MS, DACRB Aging is a natural process, but some aspects of it can be less appealing. The sagging skin, the decreased strength, the seemingly random joint pains, and of course the increased forgetfulness regarding where you put your phone. But perhaps one of the most serious aspects of aging is something […]