Not only is water essential, it literally makes up your entire being: We are all made up of 40 to 70% water, depending on your fitness level and age. Staying hydrated is always important, but it may become more challenging as the temperature rises. Hard-working muscles generate more heat when they are surrounded by hot
Admit it, we’ve all said that we can’t workout because we have to work too late or we can’t go after work because we want to relax and eat dinner. So why not try to incorporate some fitness while at work? If you have a long commute try to do it more actively. Is the
It’s almost Spring! And when we think of Spring what do we think of???? Spring Cleaning! Before starting any activity, either inside or outside, spring or fall, you should warm up. Consider a brisk walk to get your heart pumping and loosen up your muscles, followed by some stretching of your arms, back and legs.
The holiday season is a time for fun with the family and friends, but everyone always associates this season with…. Weight Gain!! Typically you will not gain more than 1-2 pounds, not 10. Your goal during this season should be to maintain your weight and focus on having fun with family. Here are some tips for healthy eating
Stretching in the morning helps to increase the blood flow to your muscles. More blood in your muscles means more energy in the morning. Stretching also increases blood flow to your brain and sharpens your concentration in the morning. Below are some easy stretches to incorporate into your morning routine and help get your day started. Full-Body Stretch
The magic formula for water consumption used to be eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. However, according to recent research, this information may not adequately reflect an individual’s needs for proper hydration and digestive health. According to Doctor Trent Nessler, director of Baptist Sports Medicine in Nashville, “It depends on your size and weight,
Recently several staff members and friends of Physical Solutions participated in the Evelyn Knapp’s 5K Run to Remember and 3K Wellness Walk at Sunken Meadow State Park to help raise money for the Strength for Life charity. The Strength for Life charitable organization provides exercises classes and wellness weekend retreats to cancer patients and survivors
Acupuncture is a component of ancient Chinese medicine where various needles are inserted at specific points in the body for the treatment of pain.1 The Chinese believe that the energy in one’s body (known as chi) must be balanced and allowed to flow through various pathways. Therefore, if the chi is blocked in any way,
The role of exercise in preventing falls among community dwelling older adults Regular participation in an exercise program is not only integral to the maintenance of good health and functional independence in older adulthood, but also serves a vital role in reducing or preventing falls among community dwelling seniors. This is the conclusion that has
Fall Testing for the Community Dwelling Older Adult The incidence of falls among community dwelling older adults is on the rise according to a recent study out of the University of Michigan. The study, which was printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association for Internal Medicine, describes an analysis of data from 1998-2010