Choosing a Pedal Exerciser

Not only are pedal exercisers a great option to add to a workout routine, they offer benefits when added to a work station. Keeping active while working is beneficial to long term health and increases concentration as well as work … Continue reading

Exercise Ball Options

Exercise balls are a great way to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and core strength. They can be used as a seat, an exercise tool, or a stretching tool. With many exercise ball options, it can be difficult to know which … Continue reading

Inflating & Deflating an Exercise Ball

If you are looking to strengthen your core or improve your balance, try using an exercise ball. Exercise balls are a great workout tool to have on hand, but when using in the home, they can be difficult to store. … Continue reading

Choosing a Foam Roller

Recently, practice of foam rolling has widely increased in popularity. While it was initially practiced only by serious athletes, now all people are encouraged to partake in it. Across the county, exercise classes are using foam rolling (self-myofascial release) as … Continue reading

5 Foam Rolling Facts

If you have sore muscles, or are feeling stressed out, foam rolling is a great way to relax and recover. It is often used by physical therapists, athletes, and chiropractors, but anyone can foam roll with the right roller. We’ve … Continue reading

Choosing a Ball Chair

Earlier this week we touched upon the benefits of “Active Sitting.” To participate people have increasingly been switching out their standard chair for a ball chair in efforts to improve posture, lessen back pain, and incorporate exercise into their daily … Continue reading

Hotel Workout Tips

Have you ever felt hesitant to go on vacation and leave your workout routine at home? You’re not alone, it can be challenging to find the time and facilities to stay on your A-game while traveling. Seasoned traveler Nigel Barker, … Continue reading

How to Use the CanDo® Stretch Strap

Do you stretch after your workout? Many of us know that we need to stretch after exercise, but for the sake of time or exhaustion we just end our workout without cooling down. This not only inhibits performance, but can … Continue reading

Stretch to Stay Healthy All Summer

It is officially summer! Warmer temperatures and more sunshine often motivates people to become more active. Take note that a sudden increase in activity can cause injury if people aren’t careful. One way to prevent an injury is by having … Continue reading

How to Relieve Tight Muscles with the CanDo® Leg Stretcher

Tight leg muscles are nothing new to distance runners or bodybuilders. However, if you’re freshly new to these activities you might wonder how these people keep up with their training when their legs can become too tight to move. The … Continue reading