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Functional Fitness Training?

Functional Fitness Training?

Posted on May 23, 2018October 5, 2019 by Jim Rietz
Functional fitness training (FFT) is the official name for exercises that improve strength,balance and flexibility.  It is not a new concept. It has been  used to assist individuals return to their ... Read More
Exercises To Avoid

Exercises To Avoid

Posted on March 1, 2018October 5, 2019 by Jim Rietz
The next time you go to the gym, take a look around: you’ll probably see all kinds of exercises, some good and some not-so-good.The unfortunate truth is that not all exercises are created equal. Som... Read More
Stretching Mistakes Can Hurt You

Stretching Mistakes Can Hurt You

Posted on February 20, 2018September 26, 2021 by Jim Rietz
We now know that stretching is key to staying flexible. It can also be dangerous.  Many people stretch improperly, over stressing muscles and tendons in ways that lead to strains and sprains.&nbs... Read More
The Benefits of Tai Chi

The Benefits of Tai Chi

Posted on October 17, 2017September 26, 2021 by Jim Rietz
The practice of Tai Chi began as a martial art in China hundreds of years ago, and its its health benefits have been the focus of more than 500 studies in the last half-century. A recent analysis of 1... Read More
Pelvic Stabilization Exercise Video

Pelvic Stabilization Exercise Video

Posted on October 16, 2017October 5, 2019 by Jim Rietz
Keystone to reducing low back pain… Repeat the exercise 8-10 reps every two hours until pain starts to decrease, initiate the “low back exercises.” If pain does not subside in 48 hours star... Read More
Dancing Can Help Reverse some signs of aging

Dancing Can Help Reverse some signs of aging

Posted on September 13, 2017September 26, 2021 by Jim Rietz
A  recent study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience has found dance classes can reverse some signs of aging in the  brain. Older adults who were asked to constantly change dance routines in... Read More
Reasons You Are So Tired!

Reasons You Are So Tired!

Posted on August 2, 2017October 5, 2019 by Jim Rietz
The National Sleep Foundation’s research shows people in the U.S. get 20% less sleep than they did a century ago. They also work more hours, which can increase stress, lower the amount of family tim... Read More
Fitness - Use It Or Lose It

Fitness – Use It Or Lose It

Posted on July 26, 2017October 5, 2019 by Jim Rietz
When it comes to fitness, we’ve all heard the saying Use It or Lose It. While it’s true that when you stop exercising you lose fitness, how quickly you lose it depends on several factors, ... Read More
Plank Exercises to Improve Core Strength

Plank Exercises to Improve Core Strength

Posted on July 13, 2017April 4, 2021 by Jim Rietz
Strengthening the core is an important aspect of any exercise program. Not only does a strong and solid core look good, but more importantly, it helps to stabilize, balance, and power the body during ... Read More
A Faster Way to get FIT!

A Faster Way to get FIT!

Posted on June 20, 2017October 5, 2019 by Jim Rietz
Cut the workout time and get the same benefits Researchers have discovered that with high intensity interval training (HIIT), you can obtain significant health benefits even faster than previously tho... Read More
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Exercise may not be appropriate for all types of pain. If you experience increased pain or other symptoms: weakness, tingling, numbness increasing pain or other symptoms contact your physician.  Increasing pain or other symptoms could indicate a more serious medical condition.

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