As winter comes to an end, we want to move more and feel renewed in our body. That makes spring an ideal time to focus on optimizing your fitness, performance, and health. No matter your age, stage, or season of life, we are going to challenge you in increasing...
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Take it Easy – Top Tips for Managing Stress
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the chaos of life can bring us some pretty stressful situations. Even the most well-prepared, insightful person experiences stress from time to time. While stress can manifest itself physically—sore back or neck, tension headaches,...
The Secret to Comfortable Healthy Joints Even When It’s Cold
Earlier this month, the groundhog saw his shadow. This means we have a few more weeks of winter weather coming our way. While you may enjoy more time by the fireplace, we know many of you are concerned about your aches and pains. Let’s learn how to have comfortable,...
Loosen Up a Stiff Neck
Neck pain is a very common complaint. But the good news is that it is usually caused by joint and muscle problems, not some serious disease or ailment. We bring you four physical therapy exercises that can lessen neck pain. Even though a stiff neck is typically caused...
Preventing Sports-Related Injuries
With the start of a New Year, it’s a good opportunity to remind anyone participating in sports of some simple things you can do to prevent some common injuries. Take these 5 steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game — and whether you’re 15 or 105, you can...
Breathing Exercises to Help You Sleep
Breathing is a necessity of life that occurs without much thought. However, improper breathing can upset the oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange and contribute to anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue, and other physical and emotional disturbances. The next time you’re...
How to do Strength Training Without Joint Pain
Strength training plays an important part in your health and fitness, but you may be concerned about injury or painful joints. By concentrating on proper technique, you can tone your muscles, enhance your posture, and actually reduce discomfort and stiffness in your...
10 Tips to Add Movement to Your Everyday Life
Are you trying to find time for exercising but your routine is too hectic? Below are 10 ways to move more during everyday life, without having to block more time out of your busy schedule. If moving is painful for you — or you find your movements increasingly...
10 Ways to Make Healthy Food Fun
Preparing your own food at home is a great way to take control of your food choices, eat healthier, and feel your best in your body. If you love to cook, that’s an added bonus. Conversely, if you’re uncomfortable in the kitchen, you may rely too much on take out. The...
How to Avoid Knee Pain and Injuries
Did you know that the knee is the body’s most commonly injured joint? Knee injuries tend to affect an active lifestyle for sure, but even getting out of bed can be painful with a “bad knee.” Read on to see how you might benefit from some tips to help prevent...