https://youtu.be/ElukhqG6Ny8 Do you have just five minutes in your day to help strengthen and lift your buttocks? Well then, this routine is perfect for you. There are three gluteal muscles whose job is to stabilize the lower-back area called the sacroiliac joint as well as the hips. These muscles help…
Want a flatter looking stomach? A strong back with good core support? Then this Total Gym workout is for you! The secrets to a flatter stomach lie not only in your posture and how you recruit your core muscles, but also cardio and your diet. This post will focus on…
https://youtu.be/0qgo4RF_Px4 Pilates is a great workout, infusing strength, flexibility and control into each exercise, allowing for an efficient and effective workout. It’s also a full body workout, whose modifications and progressions can accommodate varying fitness levels and goals. Despite these great benefits, Pilates often has the misconception of being a…
Anyone that’s gone through a pregnancy has probably had a “bring back my body!” thought swirling around your head. As discussed in blog one, bringing back your body is not as simple as diet and exercise. I am often asked when I can start exercising. The simple answer is day…
Total Gym Workout Program For Kids The American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend at least 60 minutes of activity per day, with strength and bone building activities at least 3 times a week. As easy as this may sound, the reality is that children’s recess at school…
Get Your Sexy Flat Belly Back After Pregnancy – Part 1: May 2nd my round belly was one of the amazements as it represented the little one that was soon to make his way into the world. May 3rd, well my belly was not so amazing anymore for it was…
Best Exercises for Rotator Cuff: My previous shoulder-based blog post discussed how to use the Total Gym in the initial phase of shoulder rehabilitation or post rehabilitation. As shoulder girdle strength and muscular coordination improves, movements can become more complex over time. The following exercises will help you develop more coordination and strength training for the various ways…
Exercise and Cancer Almost four years ago, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. She underwent surgeries and chemotherapy, only to develop another form of cancer requiring radiation and surgery. She is thankfully in remission with respect to cancer, but she battles the residual effects from surgeries, medications and radiation.…
Achilles Tendinitis Its summer, and the time for road races. Whether it is a 5K, 10K or 15K, the warmer weather is inspiring people to participate in running. A significant amount of training programs exist guiding the coach potato or seasoned runner. Their focus tends to be on how to…
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PT Corner: Exercises Designed To Prevent Shin Splints. A few years ago while training for the Boston Marathon, I developed shin splints. I thought if I could just make it through the race I would then do everything I could to rid myself of shin splints, and prevent myself from getting them…