Older adults that are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are ready to start doing activities of pre-pandemic days. The CDC has advised that once you are fully vaccinated you can gather indoors with other fully...
2016 is a new year for resolutions and for many that #1 resolution is to get in shape. Pairing with that resolution usually is a membership to one’s local fitness center. According to statista.com,...
Summer time is here to stay with record breaking temperatures and what better way to cool off than jumping in a pool. Being in the water has more benefits than just cooling down and...
I was recently asked to write an article for our friends at the Long Term Living Magazine on the topic of patient care and exercise for mobility challenged patients. It's an interesting topic and...

Wheelchair Exercise
Nursing home residents are physically frail, and possibly approaching the end of their lives. So what’s the point of exercise, especially for someone in a wheelchair? Too often, I believe, professionals and staff in...
Have you heard of the term “Resolutioner”? In the fitness industry it’s a widely used term for people who sign up for a gym membership right after the New Year. The month of January...
The creation and advancements of smart phones have impacted many industries and now have taken the portable device to endless possibilities. Mobile devices have revolutionized how the caretaker, physician, and end user practice medicine1....
As the fitness industry continues to grow it is becoming ever more important to take care of your body with proper recovery. Not only sleep and nutrition is necessary but giving the appropriate attention...
Safe, inexpensive, portable. Those are just a few reasons why colored resistance bands are popular for exercise, fitness goals, and rehabilitation. You may have tried resistance bands yourself or have had them recommended to...
Proper nutrition isn't always easy to maintain, even if you are eatin' your greens. But it is more important than you might imagine when it comes to feeling energized and focused.
Kids and adults alike - especially...