Health Blog Category: Healthy Tips
Benefits of Adding High-Quality Protein To Your Daily Life
Do you know the benefits of protein? Protein is an important nutrient for sustaining peak physical performance. If you’re a serious competitor, a weekend warrior, or just trying to get more involved, your protein intake is critical to your physical health.
There are several aspects of high-quality protein that can help you in ways you might not have considered! To learn more about how great protein is for you and how to incorporate the right amount of your body type into your diet, call Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science today.
Read full blogHow Can I Avoid Injuring Myself While Strength Training?
One of the most important pieces of advice offered to individuals participating in strength training activities is to “not injure yourself.” It’s a familiar warning to hear, whether it’s a rehab regimen following a recent accident or operation, whether you’re just trying to improve your physical health.
Although it may seem that it is far easier said than done, a physical trainer may assist you in gaining strength by recommending ways to improve your preparation and offering accident-reduction therapies.
Read full blogAre You Performing Deadlifts The Right Way?
In the world of sports and exercise, deadlifting is a common workout and training method. A deadlift, when done correctly, will greatly increase your levels of body strength and control, especially in your core and posterior chain. Because of the physical advantages of deadlifting, it can be a perfect contribution to anyone’s workout schedule!
The important thing you need to know when it comes to deadlifting, however, is that if it is performed incorrectly, you’re placing yourself at a higher risk of sustaining an injury.
Read full blogHaving A Nutritious Diet Can Help You Feel Stronger
Nutrition has a big impact on your athletic health, whether you’re a serious runner, a weekend warrior, or simply wanting to get some exercise. Your body does a lot during the day, and the food you feed it makes it run well, whether you’re working out at the gym or going through your everyday activities.
The more demanding you are on your body, the more attention you’ll have to take on what you are fueling it with.
Read full blogRecover Faster After a Workout With These Helpful Tips
If you work out often, you know it’s important to take time to rest and let your body relax a little between workouts. A recovery period is the amount of time you take between workouts. This period of time is when the benefits of your physical activity take place in your body. Without a recovery period, your muscles won’t be able to build, repair, and strengthen in the ways you want them to.
Although exercising is unquestionably necessary, your healing time is also critical in helping your body to achieve the results you desire.
Read full blogKeep Your Joints Healthy With These 3 Tips
There is no question that exercise is beneficial, but it can be taxing on the knees! Did you know that the US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of intensive aerobic exercise? Believe it or not, it’s true. Are you getting that much exercise?
It can be overwhelming to know how to keep your knees secure during these times of intense physical exercise, so a physical therapist can assist you with learning appropriate procedures for staying stable and safe during your exercises.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help With Flat Feet!
Flat feet are caused by many different factors, including genetics, age, and weight. Having flat feet can create extremely painful issues that make it hard for you to play the sports you love, or just simply navigate on a daily basis.
Thankfully, if you have flat feet, a physical therapist can treat and suggest simple lifestyle changes such as targeted stretches and special exercises to lengthen and strengthen muscles. They can also suggest certain types of shoes and insoles that can lift your arch, improve your posture, and strengthen your core.
Read full blogLosing Weight Through Interval Training
Are you one of those people who do various workouts for an hour or more every day, 7 days a week, but fail to see any real results? That’s because exercising at a steady rate doesn’t yield the same results as interval training does.
Interval training has been around for years, but it has recently gained a lot of attention as a way to increase fat loss. Read on to learn more about interval training, why it works, and the many ways you can seamlessly incorporate it into your everyday exercise routine.
Read full blog4 Types of Stretches That Can Dramatically Benefit Your Physical Health
When you begin a workout or physical therapy routine, you should complete a set of stretching exercises beforehand to help you limber up and prevent injuries. However, many people don’t receive any instructions on the proper way to go about stretching for their specific program. A licensed physical therapist can teach you how to complete the correct stretching exercises before you begin your workout. If you aren’t sure what direction to start, contact Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science today for more information!
Read full blogIf You’ve Experienced Any of These 4 Running Injuries, Physical Therapy Can Help!
Do you enjoy running? If so, you already know that running is a great way to stay fit while also improving your health. Unfortunately, just like with any physical activity, there are many kidneys of injuries associated with running. We’ve listed out the four most common running injuries, as well as the best ways to treat them with physical therapy!
According to a wellness article in U.S. News, physical therapy may be a better option for treating running-related injuries than seeing a chiropractor or opting for surgery.
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