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At Home Workout When You Feel Like Skipping the Gym: 5 Simple Exercises

Posted on by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to hit the gym can be challenging. But what if you could improve your strength and fitness from the comfort of your home with just a few basic exercises? That’s right – you don’t need fancy equipment or a pricey gym membership to unlock your full potential. With a little determination and these five simple exercises, you’ll be well on your way to a stronger, healthier you.

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3 Tips Your Physical Therapist Wants You To Know For Setting Fitness Goals

Posted on by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

As we enter the time of year when we have warmer weather and longer days, it can be an exciting time for many with a new rush of fresh energy to get outdoors or start a new fitness routine. It can be a daunting feeling, as well, with a new blank slate that needs a starting point. Whatever your goals and energies are focused on for this upcoming year, here are some ideas for helping you set goals for your fitness routine.

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3 Unexpected Reasons to Exercise Your Hips

Posted on by Meghan Musick, DPT, OCS, OMPT, PHC

Have you ever wondered about the connection between knee pain, back pain, and urinary leakage? The common denominator is your hips! The hip serves as a ball and socket joint, linking the pelvis with the femur’s head (thigh bone). Its primary role is to provide dynamic stability during weight-bearing activities like walking and jogging. Approximately twenty-five muscles attach to the hip. They can be divided up by their primary action: flexors, extensors, abductors, adductors, external rotators and internal rotators.

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3 Exercises for Better Heart Health

Posted on by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VR/CON

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. You can do many things to help decrease your likelihood of heart disease. These include:

  • Prioritizing a healthy diet
  • Reducing stress
  • Maintaining a healthy weight
  • Avoiding smoking and alcohol
  • Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels

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What Workout Is Right For You?

Posted on by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

You can choose to go down many different paths within the fitness realm. Even if you are well-versed, switching up your workout routine can provide great health benefits and keep physical activity engaging if you are tired of the same old routine. The plethora of choices can be overwhelming, but this quiz is a helpful tool to determine which type of exercise you should try out for yourself.

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3 Tips For Tackling A New Workout Routine That You’ll Really (Really) Stick To

Posted on by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Fitness and workout goals are among the most common New Year’s Resolutions. Many feel that they should exercise more often than they currently are, but tackling new routines can be challenging, especially if you are not used to doing them. The data is clear: exercise works and helps you live longer. Here are some tips to help you stick to a new workout routine.

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5 Hacks To Stick With Your New Year Resolutions

Posted on by Chelsea Silva, PT, DPT

With a new year comes new goals, new hopes, and new dreams. Often people set resolutions to help work towards these goals. With good intentions, many people fall short each year on reaching their resolutions. According to the 2020 New Plate Ipsos survey, 55% of respondents kept their New Year’s Resolution for less than a year, with 11% lasting at least six months, 14% lasting at least three months, 19% lasting at least one month, and 11% lasting less than a month.

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Try This At-Home Workout When You’re Feeling Stressed

Posted on by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Life can get stressful, and it’s easy to fixate on that stress and have it compound on you. When that starts to happen, it’s usually a good time to try something that will break that negative feedback cycle. Exercise is a great tactic to try for those moments when you’re feeling stressed. Here’s a quick 30-minute workout to combat stress and give yourself a boost of endorphins for a better headspace.

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