By Gabe Sanders PhD, NCSA, CSCS The good news is that a group of researchers have developed some simple and manageable guidelines to help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Why Do You Need Physical Therapy?
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS One of the main goals of physical therapy is to help you become more independent and continue being physically active after you are finished with your treatment.
Improve Your Functional Fitness; Try these Simple at-Home Exercises
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Maintaining your functional mobility as you age will require you to engage in some form of physical activity and exercise
Exercise with a Friend to Improve Depression
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS While there is no easy way to cope or cure depression, a natural therapy that has been found to be effective for many people is to exercise or be physically active with other people.
Exercise or Activity? Something is better than nothing
By Jonathon Stavres MS The difference between these two terms may be the difference in accomplishing, or falling short of physical activity goals.
Maintain Don’t Gain this holiday season
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The problem with gaining 1-2 pounds during the holiday season is that most people do not lose that weight at the beginning of the new year. Therefore, your goal this holiday season should be “Maintain, don’t gain!”
Burning calories, being physically active: A mind set, not a chore
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the term “physical activity” is defined as any movement that results in muscle contraction. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that older adults (55 years and older) engage in some type of physical activity for a minimum of 2.5 hours weekly.