When is the Best Time of Day to Exercise? Patients often ask, “What’s the best time to exercise?” Is it morning, afternoon, or evening? Does timing your workouts really matter? The answer depends on your body’s natural rhythms, your personal goals, and your schedule. Let’s explore how the time of day can affect your exercise […]
Transitioning to Indoor Activities After Summer While summer offers opportunities to walk, jog, bicycle, garden, play sports and get into shape, cold weather brings the temptation to eat more, move less and hibernate indoors. Shorter days, frosty air and holiday parties can threaten the fitness gains you made during the summer. But the good news […]
The Importance of Exercise in Fall Prevention Falls. They’re a concern for many older adults, ranging from minor stumbles to serious accidents with long-lasting consequences. But here’s some good news: staying active with the right exercises can significantly reduce the risk of falling. While exercise is often associated with shaping up and boosting cardiovascular health, […]
Tennis Tips for Beginners: Essential Strategies for Success on the Court So, you’ve decided to pick up a racket and hit the tennis courts—welcome to a sport that’s not only exhilarating but also a fantastic way to stay fit and have fun! Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to […]
Many of us relish the intense, energizing feeling that comes with exercise, but we fail to think about the dangers of overheating, particularly during high-intensity exercises. While it’s normal for body temperature to rise when we exercise, it’s crucial to pay attention to safety and good practices to prevent overheating. Symptoms of Overheating During Exercise […]
If you have ever wondered whether basketball is too stressful on your body as you age, you are not alone. Many people worry that older adults should not enjoy the benefits of fast-moving sports like basketball, for fear of injury or health. However, when it comes to the question… “Am I too old for basketball?” […]
Let’s face it: most of us never expected the pandemic to go this long. As we try to avoid crowds and stick to the guidelines, how can we stay active while social distancing? The good news is that recent research shows gyms to be overwhelmingly safe places. But the numbers also show that many of […]
Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint made up of three dominant bones—the humerus, clavicle and scapula. The rotator cuff consists of a group of four tendons and associated muscles that collectively work to keep the arm bone within the socket of your shoulder blade while allowing your arm to raise and rotate. Although damage to […]
Understanding Spondylolysis What is Spondylolysis? Five is an unlucky number for many people with spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-LYE-sis) because this condition—a weakness or stress fracture of a spinal bone—is most often found near the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back. It may, however, occur in other lumbar vertebrae, as well as in the chest area. Spondylolysis […]
Running may seem like a simple activity, one that results in many health benefits, but it can bring with it the risk of related injuries. This is especially true during the warm summer months, when outdoor running is more pleasurable. Fortunately, proper training can help to reduce this risk. Most running injuries occur from overtraining, […]