EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Standing Clam Are you ready for your next clamshell progression?! This week’s exercise of the week works the same muscles as the clam but also challenges your balance and lower extremity strength and stability. Instructions: Begin standing on one leg with a band slightly above your knees (if you are using…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Side Plank Clam Did you try out the sidelying clamshell last week and think this is too easy for me? Well, this may be the perfect exercise for you! The Side Plank Clam amps up the original clamshell exercise by adding increased oblique work to maintain the lift, increased balance and…
The other night while slumped over on the couch after I had finally gotten my son to bed, finished my patient notes for the day, cleaned up dinner, and switched the final load of laundry to the dryer, I turned to my husband and asked, “Are we just going to be tired forever?” Whether its…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Sidelying Clamshell Do you feel frequent popping in your low back/hips? Do you feel like you have a limp or like your hip drops when you walk? Do you want to improve you low back stability, hip strength, and overall function? Then this exercise is for you! This week begins a…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Bird Dog Row This week’s exercise is a progression of last week’s Bent Over Row and let me tell you, it’s not easy! This not only works your upper back but it also works the lower back/posterior hips and challenges the entire core in order to maintain balance and stability throughout…
Do you feel like you’re constantly slumped over? Do you have pain or difficulty with lifting? Do you have back or shoulder with your daily activities? Then this week’s Exercise of the Week is for you! This week’s exercise of the week focuses on the upper back muscles. These muscle are important in postural control,…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: OVERHEAD PRESS The overhead press is a common exercise amongst weight lifters but is an important functional exercise for EVERYONE. The obvious benefits of the overhead press are the strength benefits for the shoulder and arm musculature – but this exercise does so much more! The overhead press works the rotator…
So last week, we determined weight lifting is right for YOU! But now, how do you start? Well, the best way to begin a new resistance training regimen would be to meet with a qualified professional like a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Life Changes Physical Therapy offers wellness visits to provide education and instruction based…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: ROMANIAN DEADLIFT The word “deadlift” can be intimidating and many people who don’t typically lift weight will run the other way after hearing this word – but hear me out! There are many uses for this exercise within the weight-lifting community but I’m here to talk about how this exercise can…
Do you get uncomfortable when you see a barbell? Do you turn the other way when you hear weight-lifting is part of a workout class? Do you feel like lifting heavy things is not for you? Many women feel hesitant about weight-training, especially with heavier weights including large dumbbells or a barbell, but why? Most…