All Posts tagged activity

How much physical activity do I need?

How much physical activity do I need?

One of the main things I enjoy about being a PT is being able to see people progress and improve their lives, and being able to play a role in that process.  I have the privilege of working with some pretty amazing people.  People that work incredibly hard to achieve their maximal physical potential, despite some pretty difficult circumstances.  From the devastating effects of a tragic car accident, to rehabilitation following major surgery.  From the weekend warrior with Achilles tendonitis, to those struggling with the debilitating effects of progressive neuromuscular disorders, we see a broad spectrum of injuries and physical limitations at the Fit Stop Physical Therapy. One of the questions that we inevitably get asked by patients who are approaching discharge from our care is “what now?”. “What’s the next step?” They’ve started down a path to health and wellness and want to continue to take better care of their bodies. Today Toby Bluth, PT, DPT shares his thoughts on taking the next step in transitioning from PT patient to attaining healthy fitness and exercise goals. Keep reading for more…

More

5 Tips To Help You Sit Less And Move More!

5 Tips To Help You Sit Less And Move More!

“Sitting is the New Smoking” – 5 Ways to Quit Your Sitting Habit

How many hours do you spend sitting each day? Think about it, between driving, work and keeping the couch cushions warm at home, it’s probably more than any of us want to admit. The average adult spends between 8 and 15 hours each day just sittin’ in a chair (check out this calculator to estimate your own daily sitting time). Couple that with a full night’s sleep and that means that most of us spend 70-90% of our lives being almost completely sedentary! In the words of Sir Charles Barkley, “that’s just turrible!” Buckle up my friend, things are about to get real.

With that happy thought of how lazy we really are in mind, you’ve probably noticed the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” being kicked around the past few years. Have you really let that one sink in?  Here’s the cold hard truth; sitting is slowly killing you and like smoking, the ill effects of it appear irreversible once accumulated. So how do we fix it? Keep reading for more!

More