Hello Everyone! Here is my final Pre-Marathon blog post. The last time you all heard from me, I shared some “pearls of wisdom” that I have learned while training for my first half marathon. I have found that the best resource for training tips is listening to those...
Emily Burghardt, PT, DPT at Oyster Dome The beautiful spring here in Seattle has the Mobilize team ready to get out and enjoy some of the sunshine! There are so many options for great hikes in and around Seattle. Here are a few tips and exercises to make sure...
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,...
