Couch 2 5k: Week 1: Start Walking
This week as part of BeneFIT Physical Therapy’s “Couch 2 5k” series we are going to talk about something basic, but very important nonetheless: WALKING. Hopefully you have been able to head over to a local running store to purchase new shoes if needed. If you are not sure if need new kicks take a […]
Proper Lifting Mechanics: Pumpkin Addition
October is here and with it comes everything fall. One of the highlights of the month is the annual family trip to go PUMPKIN PICKING!! Pumpkins are hard to pick up because they are heavier than they look, can vary greatly in their weight differences between two comparably sized pumpkins, are rounded without any easy […]
The Best Way To Rake Leaves
As we get into October the nights get longer, the weather turns cooler, and we get bedazzled with an array of colors on the trees. As Beautiful as the fall foliage looks on the trees it never looks as good on your lawn! Don’t let a weekend fall clean up tweak anything and prevent you […]
Workouts can be grueling to get in during our regular day to day schedules of work and family but in the summer it feels like getting a work out in is even harder! All the picnics, Bar-B-Cues, vacation plans, weekends to the shore, chilling by the lake, and entertaining kids off from school can make […]
As we head into summer the temperatures are going to start to climb. Working out during the heat creates its own set of issues that can effect performance. There is research out there that demonstrates heat can negatively impact marathon running performance from about 2% in elite competitors to as much as 10% in 3hr […]
