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Core Exercises
Keeping your core strong can help protect your back, arms, and legs from injuries. When your core is doing its job, your body moves better and takes pressure off your joints. In the occupational therapy profession, we have a saying, “proximal stability before distal mobility”. It is vital to establish a strong, stable, core before
Movement: The key that unlocks the door to quality of life
Movement is the key that unlocks the door to quality of life. While every person thinks differently, there is one thing everyone can agree on – they want quality of life. Everyone wants to feel good, stay independent, and live life to the fullest! To achieve quality of life, it is pertinent to prioritize health.
Movement Tips
Moving your body every day at a moderate pace has countless benefits. Studies show that even moderate movement for as little as 2 minutes provide benefits! What does incorporating movement into your routine mean for you? More Movement Means: A study from the University of California San Diego found that even a SINGLE 20-minute session
Hydration Tips
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest but most powerful things you can do for long-term muscle health. Muscle health is vital for maintaining independence and staying healthy. Staying hydrated is critical for protecting joints, protecting muscles, preventing disease, and protecting immunity. Increasing Water Intake 2. Protects Muscles 3. Prevents Disease 4. Protects Immunity **How
Benefits of Resistance Exercise
Resistance training offers numerous physical, mental, and functional benefits at ALL ages. What exactly is Resistance training? Resistance training is a form of exercise using any type of resistance to increase muscular strength: weights, bands, bodyweight, or even moving through the air against gravity. If you don’t have any bands or weights at home, try
Easy as 1, 2, 3 Series
When it comes to building new, healthy routines – simplicity is the secret weapon for success. Did you know your brain is naturally wired to thrive on patterns of three? It’s true! Neuroscience and psychology both show us that three is the smallest number required for our brain to establish a new pattern or routine.
Simple Adaptions for Creating a Safer Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home in many ways. It is where love is poured into holiday meals, laughs are shared, and wonderful memories are often made. There is just something about the kitchen that brings a sense of joy and comfort.
NuStep Recumbent Bike: A New Way to Approach Fitness & Rehabilitation
One of the primary challenges with establishing the right exercise routine is finding the right equipment that will fit your needs. At some point, the full-body workout gyms and squat machines may no longer be the appropriate tools to help you reach your fitness goals.
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