Articles about Fitness
Patients often expect to receive a prescription for medicine when they visit their doctor, but some doctors are now taking an innovative approach and prescribing exercise. An exercise prescription goes beyond a brief “how can I become more active” discussion. The goal is to teach and support patients as they adopt lifelong healthy habits. Eddy … Read more
Hips don’t lie, according to the title song by Columbian singer songwriter Shakira. Though the hips in Shakira’s song are sending messages about physical attraction, hips today aren’t lying about pain linked to tight muscles, limited flexibility and even stress or trauma. For each person, for each discomfort, there are exercises, therapies and technologies to … Read more
There was a time when pregnant women were discouraged from exercise as gentle as taking a walk because gravity might pull the baby out prematurely. Modern science has debunked those myths, and today’s women are encouraged to maintain active lifestyles right up until the baby arrives. Careful exercising can strengthen muscles, better preparing the mother … Read more
It’s Saturday morning and you and your family have just arrived at the park, ready to enjoy the beautiful weather and get in some fun-filled exercise. Everyone has gotten together this weekend – mom, dad, grandparents and several kids ranging from elementary to high school age. It’s been a long time in the making, and … Read more
– TRX boasts that its exercises are for ANYbody. The suspension straps leverage body weight and gravity to help you build strength, lose weight and increase flexibility, regardless of your age or fitness level. – Coastal Rowing Studio happens to be the only gym in the state offering TRX Mbody classes. – TRX Mbody is … Read more
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche That philosophical quote can be summed up through the story of one individual. His name is Adam Gorlitsky, and, boy, does he have a tale of tragedy and triumph to tell. The Charleston native never let adversity deter his motivation to succeed, which … Read more