The ancient Greeks used medicine balls from as far back as 3000 years ago to help patients going through post-injury stages of recovery. Nowadays, medicine balls (or weighted balls) have become popular in daily training with their ability to… Continue Reading
I know, I’ll torch 750 calories every day on the elliptical and will be in great shape. Perfect! Let’s hit the gym now, I can’t wait to get started! Better slow your role, before you sprint out of the door, make sure you… Continue Reading
Let’s face it- waking up in the morning is brutal enough for most of us as is. The last thing you probably want to do is wake up earlier, but if you can master the morning workout, it can be… Continue Reading
Cycling can be a great way to lose weight from home. The benefits of exercise bikes are numerous, but the two biggest may be the facts that they don’t take up much space and they can provide a low impact… Continue Reading
Are you looking forward to your senior years? For some, retirement holds the promise of free time and disposable income. For others, it marks the start of a slow decline into ill health. There’s no rule that says growing old… Continue Reading
When going to the gym or exercising from home, does it make more sense to do cardio before or after lifting weights? This is a common question we’ve all probably asked before. Unfortunately, there’s no one size fits all answer.… Continue Reading
If you find yourself perusing the internet for workout tips, you’ve probably come across variable resistance training in one form or another. It seems to be a hot topic these days in the fitness world but it’s actually been utilized… Continue Reading
The debate on whether treadmills or ellipticals reign supreme in the home fitness world has been going on for some time. Both are extremely popular and found in home gyms around the world. Each has it’s own benefits and drawbacks,… Continue Reading
When it comes to ellipticals, nothing gets more attention than stride length. And for good reason- it’s the single most important factor in determining how comfortable your workouts are going to be. But what’s the best elliptical stride length? Is… Continue Reading
The best stretching exercises for seniors are ones that are safe to perform and are going to provide the most benefit. As a geriatric physical therapist, this topic hits close to my heart. I spend my days teaching seniors exercises… Continue Reading