How to Exercise Safely When Air Quality is Poor
Air pollution. Car exhaust. Wildfire smoke. You want to go out for a walk, jog a few miles or ride your roller blades around the park, but you can’t help but wonder: Is it safe […]
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8 Best Warm-up Exercises to Do Before a Barbell Workout
The following are eight great exercises that employ the use of a lightweight pole similar to a barbell that are ideal as exercises for beginners or can serve as a good warmup for those with […]
5-Minute Office Stretch Routine to Boost Work Efficiency
With the increased use of computers and the internet in the past few decades, more people are leading sedentary lives on the job and at home, especially in office settings. While you may not be […]
4 Microbreak Stretches to Boost Your Productivity and Energy
If your job requires you to sit for long periods of time or make repetitive movements for several hours during the day, your energy level can ebb away slowly, leaving you feeling lethargic and even […]
5 Best Winter Exercises to Warm Up Properly and Avoid Injury
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Jumping Jacks Begin in an upright standing position, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips and legs. Jump while extending your arms overhead and landing […]
5 Must-Do Apres-Ski Stretches
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Full Body Opener Begin in an upright standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders and hips. Bend through your […]
5 Exercises to Prepare Your Body for Winter Sports
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Standing Quad Stretch Stand upright with one hand against the wall for balance, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders and hips. Bring one heel […]
All About Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Gary was looking forward to his morning run. It was a cool yet calm morning, perfect for his 2-mile jaunt around the park near his house. He set out and within about a minute had […]
5 Balance Moves for Stronger Seniors
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Standing Side Bend Begin in an upright standing position, maintaining proper alignment with your head, shoulders, hips and legs. Extend both arms overhead, interlacing your fingers […]
7 Ways to Speed Recovery After a Hip Replacement Surgery
The number of total hip replacements performed in the United States has skyrocketed during the past couple of decades. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), replacements among patients age 45 and older […]