Mobility & Fitness

Protect and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle

· · Mobility & Fitness
The psoas muscle is the largest and strongest muscle in your “hip flexor” group. Hip flexors pull your thigh and torso together and move them apart. They also faciliate lateral flexion of the lumbar spine—the ability for your body to bend to the right or left side. “The psoas muscles … Read More

Ball of Foot Pain

· · Mobility & Fitness
One moment you’re fine and the next it feels like you stepped on a bee, but you didn’t. Searing ball of foot pain can affect runners, dancers, power walkers, and also can simply happen when shoes don’t fit properly. Untreated foot pain may spiral into greater problems, such as pain … Read More

The Puzzle of Plateaus

· · Mobility & Fitness
You’ve started a new plan to get to a healthier weight but at some point you find you've hit a plateau and just can't seem to lose any more weight. Weight loss plateaus are very common but they can be so frustrating you may feel like giving up. Before you … Read More

Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

· · Mobility & Fitness
If you have pain in your lower abdominal area or are challenged by incontinence issues that prevent you from living a complete life, you may be suffering from a pelvic floor disorder (PFD). PFDs affect 25 percent of all women, according to the National Institutes of Health. That number rises … Read More

The Best Exercise to Prevent Falls

· · Mobility & Fitness
In youth, falling is embarrassing, but in older age, it can be downright dangerous, leading to injuries, broken bones, and even institutionalization. Recurring falls are one of the top reasons that seniors are placed in nursing homes. While exercise, in general, is an excellent way to improve stability and balance, … Read More

Strength Training for Brain Health

· · Mobility & Fitness
Aerobic exercise may be the kind of workout most closely associated with brain health benefits. Think about the circulation boost you get from a brisk walk or game of tennis. But strength training with weights, machines, resistance bands or your own body weight (think push-ups) also may help improve cognition. … Read More

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