As the snow slowly melts and temperatures start to rise all of us have begun to think about returning to outdoor activities. Due to the harsh weather of the winter months, most of us have become sedentary and have not had much exercise. During this time, generalized deconditioning, reduced flexibility, and weakness may have developed
Choose Your Path Do you wonder what living your life would be like if you were in better physical health? Have you thought about starting an exercise program, but avoided it because you feel you’re too out-of-shape to begin, too unhealthy? Do you suffer with health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, hyper tension or
Anyone who takes up running quickly comes to find that everyone’s feet are very different from one another. Depending on the size and shape of your feet, you could be prone to many different common foot problems, which are often discovered when a person starts running regularly. Physical therapists are beneficial to runners because they
It doesn’t seem like there’s an end in sight for all the snow we’ve been getting on Long Island! As it continues to come down heavily, we’ll all be out there shoveling snow quite often, which can actually be a great workout if you do it right.
Wearable tech is all the rage lately—from “smart” glasses and watches, to bracelets, brooches, and necklaces, there seems to be a gadget to suit any look you’re going for. One of the most rapidly expanding markets for wearable tech is in fitness, predominantly seen with fitness trackers. The frontrunners at the moment are the Fitbit
We’ve all heard that a New Year means a New You, but isn’t that an incredibly daunting thought? It’s overwhelming to think that in the New Year, we should all revamp our lives to rid ourselves on the bad habits we’ve fallen into, and instantly emerge as the best possible versions of who we can
Guide to Bootcamp Workouts The smart approach to group fitness. by Mike Mejia CSCS Bootcamp workouts are without question, one of the most popular fitness trends to come in along in years. By offering people an enjoyable, cost-effective way to work up a sweat, these intensive group workout classes are quickly replacing more traditional forms of exercise as
Avoid these summer training mistakes. by Mike Mejia, CSCS The summer months offer young athletes a great opportunity to get into better shape for the start of school and club sports in the fall. They also allow me a chance to see some of the things that kids (as well as the coaches and trainers