Mobility & Fitness

Exercise Is Essential for Heart Health

May 19, 2020 · · Mobility & Fitness
Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of good health; it can build muscle, strengthen bones, help maintain a healthy weight, decrease fall and injury risks, and improve flexibility and balance. But what activities are the most helpful for your heart? “Aerobic exercise is the most beneficial for the cardiovascular system; it … Read More

Include Exercise in Your Schedule

May 19, 2020 · · Mobility & Fitness
Many of my patients ask me what type of exercise is most beneficial and how much exercise they need. The most important part of exercise is getting into a regular schedule so that it becomes part of your weekly routine. I advise mixing cardiovascular exercise (commonly called “aerobic” exercise) with … Read More

The Right Exercise to Relieve Arthritis

May 18, 2020 · · Mobility & Fitness
Achy muscles and joints don’t exactly inspire movement, but moving can provide relief within minutes and may reduce pain in the future. According to physical therapist Esau Baqi, DPT, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, exercise helps maintain strength, range of motion, and flexibility for the joints that … Read More

Choose Comfortable Walking Shoes

May 18, 2020 · · Mobility & Fitness
Walking is one of the easiest methods of getting the exercise that can keep your heart, muscles, and bones healthy and strong. However, one thing you need to keep in mind—whether you already walk every day or are thinking about starting a regular walking routine—is your foot health. This is … Read More

Relieve and Prevent Low Back Pain

Apr 17, 2020 · · Mobility & Fitness
There are more than 3 million cases of low back pain a year, according to the Mayo Clinic. But you don’t have to be one of them. Sometimes we can create an improper posture and put too much pressure on our muscles or spine from the way we move, lift, … Read More

Walk Yourself Fit With a Treadmill

Apr 16, 2020 · · Mobility & Fitness
Walking is a great form of exercise for seniors. But not everyone has access to safe, traffic-free walking routes, and even if you do, cold or wet weather can put you off venturing outdoors to walk. That’s where treadmills come in. “Regularly using a treadmill can help you maintain a … Read More

Physical Fitness in Your 60s and Beyond

Apr 16, 2020 · · Mobility & Fitness
A flabby and sedentary Millennial is not much better off than a Baby Boomer who rarely exercises. No matter what age, deconditioning makes people prone to body aches, lack of energy, and less than optimal brain power. But, the opposite is also true: The health-enhancing benefits of physical conditioning are … Read More

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