Tag Archives: exercise

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 →

Aquatic Therapy Exercises

As temperatures rise in the Summer heat, people can be inclined to try Aquatic Therapy (Physical Therapy in a pool). This treatment can be a great option for rehabilitation because many exercises are easier in the water. Being buoyant in the water … 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 →

Balance Training with the TOGU Jumper

It has been reported that 75% of Americans older than 70 years old are diagnosed as having “abnormal” balance. This number is actually alarming because balance problems can make basic tasks, like walking, standing, or sitting, very difficult to do. … Continue reading →

Improving Posture with Resistance Bands

Technology has made us more productive and connected us in ways we never thought possible. However, for all the good technology brings, it has also created some physical issues. Technology has forced us to sit down most of the day … Continue reading →

Adult Occupational Therapy – Upper Body Training

As people grow older, so do their bodies. While one may perceive one’s self as healthy, some health issues can be beyond one’s control. For example, one such issue could be a stroke. After an individual has had a stroke … Continue reading →

10 Fat Burning Exercises Perfect for Spring

Spring is here and before you know it Summer will be too. In the cold winter weather, it can be very unmotivating to venture out of the house and down to the gym. If you are one that has slacked … Continue reading →