Mobility & Fitness

9. Exercising With Chronic Health Conditions

Dec 7, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
The information on diet and exercise presented in this book is intended primarily for healthy individuals. While exercise is recommended as a way to improve many chronic health conditions, those same conditions and physical limitations can impact diet and exercise recommendations and exercise performance, and influence your choice of exercise … Read More

8. Exercise Resources

Dec 7, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Whether you choose to exercise at home; go to a local park, pool, or community center; join a Y or health club; or even hire a personal trainer, there is no wrong way to be physically active. There are plenty of options to get you moving, track your progress, and … Read More

5. Exercise Routines

Dec 5, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
You’ve read the recommendations of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in Chapter 2 and learned how to fuel your activity in Chapter 4, now it’s time to explore some exercise routines to get you started on the road to a longer, healthier life. As discussed in detail in Chapter … Read More

2. Shape Up Your Body

Dec 5, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
There are lots of good reasons to move more and sit less. The best type of exercise varies from person to person, based on your individual goals and abilities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues physical activity guidelines based on the latest scientific information. The most recent … Read More

Yoga for Chronic Low-Back Pain

Nov 28, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Low-back pain is very common and something that most people will experience at least once in their lives. For some people, low-back or lumbar spine pain can become chronic—lasting months or longer. Opioid medications can be effective in reducing pain, but it’s now very clear that opioids are highly addictive, … Read More

Foam Rollers for Self-Massage

Oct 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Foam rollers have been used by massage therapists, athletes, and physical therapists for decades. Though they have multiple uses, their primary purpose has been as a self-massage tool. When you lie on a foam roller and roll up and down, the dense foam provides pressure. It feels similar to the … Read More

Appendix III: Walking Reading List

Sep 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
The Last Great Walk: The True Story of a 1909 Walk from New York to San Francisco, and Why it Matters Today by Wayne Curtis A Philosophy of Walking by Frederic Gros Prevention’s Complete Book of Walking by Maggie Spilner A Sense of Direction: Pilgrimage for the Restless and the … Read More

Appendix II: Resources

Sep 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
America Walks americawalks.org America Walks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit national organization, advocates for walking and walkable communities with federal agencies; provides strategy support, training and technical assistance to statewide, regional, and local organizations; and convenes the national Every Body Walk! Collaborative of 700 allied organizations. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) orthoinfo.aaos.org/main.cfm OrthoInfo … Read More

Appendix I: Glossary

Sep 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Achilles tendinitis: inflammation of the Achilles tendon causing pain along the back of the leg near the heel. Aerobic physical activity: activity, such as walking, in which the body’s large muscles move in a rhythmic manner for a sustained period of time Also called endurance activity, aerobic physical activity improves … Read More

6. Sustaining the Momentum

Sep 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
The World Health Organization estimates that 95 percent of the world’s adult population fails to meet the rule-of-thumb minimum of 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity five times a week. That’s no longer you—so kudos! Over time, a good habit becomes hard to break. Once you’ve fully established … Read More

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