You know the drill: During your annual visit, your primary care physician will order a cholesterol test. Combined with an assessment of health measures such as diet and exercise, the results of the cholesterol test will provide your physician with the information she...
Typically a dynamic warm-up is best before exercising to loosen up muscle tension prior to strengthening. Try performing a sequence such as: walking high kicks, walking hamstring stretch, high knees, butt kicks, hip openers and closers, followed by a light jog....
Do you love to cycle or run? Is this your main (or maybe only) type of exercise? Has anyone ever encouraged you to “cross-train” to supplement your workout routine? What if I told you that cross training can not only improve your power and efficiency with these...
In the throes of Bike Everywhere Month, my heart is full with the joy of cycling. Being from a suburban town with no public transit, biking as a means of transportation never seemed like an option. It was always a short car ride to the grocery store, shopping outlet,...
Golf lovers play rain or shine out her in the Pacific Northwest, but regardless of the weather pain can really slow down your golf game. Especially if that pain isn in your lower back. However, there are ways to play safe and smart that will support your game. Our...
Raking Leaves: The Do’s and Dont’s It’s that time of year again – pumpkin spice latte’s, visits to the pumpkin patch, and hoodies galore! It’s also time for beautiful fall foliage and raking leaves. Raking leaves can provide good aerobic exercise,...
