Mar 08
Having time on your hands after a long career and a slew of grandkids can be a blessing. However, after those years of working hard are over, the mind can become complacent. Who needs exercises anyway? Perhaps you’ve proven that after a successful 40 plus year career without injury or illness, you know what you’re …
Feb 15
Training to improve balance is commonly overlooked. Strong core, running, and getting steps in to fill activity rings in your favorite wearable technology are popular topics to talk about. However, presentations of imbalance pose a serious threat to populations living with previous injuries, decreased fitness levels, and advanced age. Deficiencies in the ability to maintain …
Jan 27
Our glorious holiday season has wrapped up as December shifts to the beginning of January. Historically, January offers grey and cloudy skies. Peering out the window, we aren’t granted the bright blue sky and warm days we get in spring and summer. The cold, foggy morning brings us consistent bouts of rain. Bleak wet environments …
Jan 11
“Is there anything you can do to help this pain in my neck.” This is a common request that comes from our newer personal training clients just starting one of our exercise prescriptions. This comment is usually paired with the participant turning around and showing me the spot that hurts. As they struggle to reach …
Dec 28
We are living in a period where we are literally being depressed. There are few definitions of the word “depress” when used as a verb. Let’s look at 2 of these terms. The first definition found on Google: “Make someone feel utterly dispirited or rejected.” A second definition: “Reduce speed or activity in something.” Living …
Dec 24
The innovation of electronic devices in our lives has brought us a long way. Television is a tradition in which we watch our favorite shows, receive updates on current events, cheer for our favorite sports team, and use as an entertainment mechanism for our children. The ever-evolving cell phone acts as a peripheral brain. Not …
Dec 16
I visited my grandpa at his assisted living center last week. He was elated to see my face because his assisted living community was prohibited from public visits due to COVID restrictions. As we chatted about what projects he was tinkering with and the social interactions he had with his fellow residents, he mentioned a …
Dec 03
The average temperature has officially dropped significantly and the hour hand on our clocks have been wound back for the next few months. These factors convince people to stay indoors. Outdoor physical activities embraced during the sunny, warm time of year are losing popularity due to the dark and frigid conditions. This change can be …
Nov 25
My pickleball partner and I travel various places to get some games in against other players. We also travel via plane and lengthy distances in our cars to compete in tournaments. The result is always worth it. We get some much-needed physical activity in and refine our craft by fine tuning our skills in the …
Nov 18
Frequently used kitchen items such as coffee mugs, glass ware, and plates can be found in the cupboards over the countertop in the kitchen. Reaching up to get a mug for drinking coffee, a plate for eating breakfast and dinner, or obtaining a glass for your favorite beverage is an everyday task for most of …
