Health Blog Category: physical activity
Do You Work From a Desk? That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Still Be Active!
At G3 PT, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with an injury.
Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health and job performance.
Everyone needs to move a lot throughout the day. But if you sit for the majority of your work day, it’s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently.
Read full blogImprove Your Overall Health with These 5 Stretching Benefits
Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising. The truth is that stretching is a necessary component of exercise. According to physical therapists, stretching is an important part of one’s daily routine, whether you’re exercising or not.
The 5 Benefits of Stretching
- Stretching specific exercises prior to exercising helps the muscles to achieve maximum range of motion. It also helps strengthen the muscles. That is why during physical therapy stretching is a main focus.
Need More Physical Activity? Here’s How to Get It
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around. You may not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80 percent. What really might surprise you, however, is just how easily you can give your daily physical activity level a dramatic boost.
Read full blogIncrease Your Physical Activity With These 7 Tips
What are you doing right now, being still or something else? If you are not moving around, you may be suffering from a sedentary lifestyle. As explained by the American Heart Association, increasing physical activity does not mean a person must train in a state-of-the-art gym. The simplest steps have a dramatic impact on health, and people may improve their activity at home, work or during recreational activities. To improve your level of physical activity, see a physical therapist at G3 Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, and start following these tips today.
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