As you age, the idea of exercise can become daunting. The fear of injuring yourself grows, especially if you have soft bones. The truth is, waiting around and doing nothing can do just as much damage in the long run. Accepting pain and poor mobility as we age is not something anyone should consider inevitable. … Read more
Do you work out? If so, how often do you exercise? Whether you’re trying to lose weight or get buff, working for your health or confidence, you may be in a rush to see results. You may think working out all days of the week, pushing every muscle to the absolute limit, is critical. Unfortunately, … Read more
As we start experiencing the chilly weather of winter or the hot weather of summer, you’ll need to change your exercise routine to match—especially if you’re fond of outdoor workouts. Monitoring the seasonal changes is essential to building healthy habits and maintaining your fitness level. For more information about how to stay healthy throughout the … Read more
The holidays are often a hectic time. Planning activities, decorating, and buying gifts can take up so much energy that staying active often seems like a far-off dream. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. With a few wellness tips in mind, you can incorporate exercise into your holiday events without needing a certified … Read more
If you’re currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of your baby. As a result, you’re probably not thinking about exercise during pregnancy. In reality, staying active can benefit your pregnancy in numerous ways. Our experienced staff of physical therapists at Penrose Physical Therapy created this guide to help … Read more
Summer is here, which means that it’s hot. In some parts of the U.S., midsummer of 2021 is hotter than ever before. The risk for heat-related illness spikes during the summer, so it’s important to be extra cautious when exercising on those hot days to protect your health. Heat exhaustion and other heat-related illness during … Read more
If healthy aging is important to you, a lifestyle that includes healthy habits should be as well. However, some older adults may limit physical activity over concerns about safety, ability, or chronic health conditions. These worries may be due to the myth of aging and activity level, which holds back some older people from starting … Read more
If you suffer from arthritis, winter is less a call for celebration, snowball fights, and snuggly evenings on the sofa, and more a cause of worry, anxiety and – sadly – pain. Colder weather seems to usher in a worsening of arthritic symptoms, and the winter months can often leave those suffering from its effects … Read more
