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It’s that time of year again, ladies, New Year’s Resolution time, and likely a fitness goal is in the mix. The biggest barriers to accomplishing that fitness mission tend to be maintaining motivation and injuries. Seeking out a trainer or a fun class can be the source of the much needed fire under your bum, but it can also be the source of the injuries. In early March physical therapist’s schedules start to heat up when the formally sedentary have had about 6-8 weeks of poor form, bad routines and over-exertion.  Read more >

I get my sweat on twice a week with a park workout that I love – brisk walking, plyometrics and strengthening. Just me, the dog, a resistance tube, birds chirping, flowers blooming, sun shining and (cue nails scratching a chalkboard) the local stroller fitness class. How could a group of women with nothing but the best intentions disrupt my perfect scene?Their exercise form sucks. There I said it.  Read more >

My Father-in-law’s favorite joke is to lift his arm only to shoulder level and say “Hey doc! I can only lift my arm this high.” Then as he raises his arm to straight overhead, he says “But I used to be able to lift it this high.”  Read more >

Each evening after I put my kids to bed, I spend time searching the web for research, articles and blogs pertinent to women’s health and fitness. As my kids drift peacefully off to dreamland, I get more and more agitated at the misinformation that is being promoted on the web, particularly as it relates to Core exercise. Time to dispel some myths, right some serious information wrongs, and bring balance back to the force.   Read more >

 These days, books, DVD’s, gyms and the web all promote Core strengthening programs.”Engage your Core” is a common instruction given with the demonstration of an exercise. But how do you know if your Core is actually engaging? Take our quiz and find out.  Read more >