Category: Fitness & Fun
Put On Your Dancing Shoes
Exercise is important for everyone, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all practice. There are countless fun and interesting ways to add physical activity into your routine. If you’re not a fan of the gym or don’t feel like going for a run, maybe it’s time to try a new form of exercise: dance. When done safely, […]
Stay Safe During Winter Activities
When snow, ice and frigid weather blast into town, the chance for injuries can increase, too. Winter recreational activities and chores can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is unconditioned. Winter sports such as skating, skiing and sledding can cause painful muscle spasms, strains or tears, especially if you’re out of shape. Even shoveling snow […]
How to Get (and Keep) Moving
This National Chiropractic Health Month, American Chiropractic Association (ACA) members and chiropractors nationwide are encouraging people to “Keep Moving!” by striving to add more movement to their daily lives. In order to keep moving, however, you first have to start moving. Mathew DiMond, DC, DACRB, EMT, FICC, a member of the ACA Council on Physiological […]
Exercise, the Easy Way
Many years ago, Americans walked regularly throughout their day. Today, we are lucky if we can reach 3,000 steps in one day. As a country, we are not getting enough movement in our daily lives. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort to incorporate exercise into your schedule. Start Small […]
Walking: Therapy for the Body and Mind
By Dr. Kelli Pearson I love to talk about walking. You can drastically improve your body’s health by walking. It should be a staple for wholehearted living. I once knew a middle-aged couple who found themselves exhausted, 90 pounds overweight, and hopeless. The wife found some old tennis shoes and grabbed her husband’s hand, and day after […]
