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Posted on February 1, 2017 by Athletico
February is here! Since Valentine's Day is around the corner, this month’s theme will be chest stretches – also known as "Heart Openers.”
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Posted on January 31, 2017 by Athletico
Improved daily function is one of the main benefits of exercise. Becoming stronger by participating is strength training is an example of the body working to reach a higher level of ability. Strength goes beyond the gym, seeping into everyday life. Becoming stronger also helps you to become more capable to do the things you love to do!
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Posted on January 30, 2017 by Athletico
We are offering a bonus stretch as we close up the first month of 2017. This month’s last inner thigh stretch also gets into the backside of the hips, the glutes and piriformis muscles. It is called the Butterfly Stretch.
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Posted on January 27, 2017 by Athletico
On January 1st, many of us resolve to live a healthier lifestyle in the upcoming year. Although there are good intentions behind this resolution, changing and maintaining daily habits can be overwhelming.
It is important to keep in mind, however, that living a healthier lifestyle doesn’t mean changing your entire routine in one fell swoop. By modifying small things in your daily life, you will be taking big steps toward fulfilling your New Year's health goals.
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Posted on January 25, 2017 by Athletico
In the fourth week of January we are revisiting the Wide Legged Straddle Stretch, but this time we are performing it in the prone position (or face down). This position provides a slightly different way to stretch the inner thigh.
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Posted on January 24, 2017 by Athletico
Beginning a new strength training routine can seem overwhelming, especially when deciding what movements to incorporate.
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Posted on January 23, 2017 by Athletico
Searching for a new job can be a long and grueling process. In addition to spending hours researching companies and applying to job postings online, job seekers oftentimes have to pass a phone interview before even meeting with a hiring manager.
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Posted on January 20, 2017 by Athletico
Between 20 to 93 percent of runners suffer from knee pain, making it the most common lower extremity injury.2 When knee pain occurs, one of the treatment options is physical therapy. Physical therapists are trained to examine, diagnose and treat knee pain to help patients return to the activities they love.
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