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The fitness community has a well-established love affair with the latest and trendiest exercise programs. Remember Tae-Bo and Billy Blanks? Jazzercise and Jane Fonda? Spin and Johnny G? Yet despite the hype, these fitness programs and their famous, chiseled originators eventually faded into anonymity. However, despite our short attention span with exercise programs, CrossFit believers... Read More »
We may be all born to run, but are we all born to run well, fleet of foot and without injury? Running is an immensely popular fitness activity and for good reason. It offers efficient exercise and it can usually be done anywhere or anytime, with only the most basic of equipment. But this simplicity... Read More »
In our pursuit of optimal performance, every facet of physiology, nutrition and equipment has been scientifically evaluated and updated. We have satellites tracking our speed, heart rate monitors to record intensity and a shoe industry that is constantly in search of innovation. How did Roger Bannister ever break the 4-minute mile without Nikes and a... Read More »
Not to pick on the “weekend warriors” but those that continue to play soccer, basketball and tennis into the 30’s, 40’s and beyond are unfortunately at increased risk for injury. One of the most dreaded weekend warrior injuries? Achilles Tendon rupture. The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the body, often requiring... Read More »
The milk industry has become well known for its “Got Milk?” advertisements that feature famous athletes with a characteristic “milk mustache.” The calcium and Vitamin D found in milk is thought to help strengthen the bones of those that exercise (also the bones of those that don’t). However, recent research suggests that the bones of... Read More »
Why should you lift weights? Sure, you’ll look better at your next pool party but does it really improve athletic performance or prevent injury? Well, washboard abs and chiseled biceps non-withstanding, improving muscular strength and function can help in a variety of ways. A great deal of research has validated the effect of improving strength... Read More »
At some point we all become weekend warriors. The weight of work schedules, commuting, carpools and travel become increasingly difficult to manage. Exercise becomes relegated to early mornings or quick gym workouts that don’t have the regularity of those carefree and time-filled days of yesterday. Other than making it harder to justify that extra piece... Read More »
The Internet is a powerful tool and anyone with a connection and a device (i.e. everybody) can dial into an almost unlimited stream of information. But with the flood of testimonials, Yelp pages and blogs it can be difficult to determine fact from fiction. The continually evolving field of medicine can accentuate the difficulty as... Read More »
Ever limped around with a sprained ankle for a couple of weeks? Pulled a “hammy” playing softball and stayed out of the gym for a month? Answer yes to any of these questions and you may not be cut out for a long NFL career. While injuries are a given in the NFL, missing games... Read More »
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Interested in virtual advice or a virtual visit? Lisa Giannone and the staff at Active Care are experts in movement, health and fitness. Our services extend nationally and internationally, well beyond the reach of our physical location. Active Care physical therapists and exercise specialists are available and ready to help. Please contact [email protected] with all questions concerning:
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