Start Getting Better Sleep in 5 Simple Steps
It’s no secret that sleep is needed for our mental and physical function. In one of our previous blogs we talked about all the benefits of adequate sleep. Although, we might not always get the proper amount of sleep, we all know how we feel when we don’t sleep well. But despite how much we […]
Is Cardio or Weight Training Better for Your Health?
Many of us are ramping up our workouts as sunny, beach weather approaches in New Jersey. However, what should your workout focus on this spring to get into the best shape? Should you do cardio or lift weights for the best results and effects? Short answer is…BOTH! Let’s dive in a little further! What Does […]
Is Understanding Pain the Easiest Way to Decrease it?
We’ve all experience pain. Whether a stubbed toe or a recent break up, pain is integrated into our daily lives. Although pain is not going anywhere, the latest research shows the more you know about pain and how it works, the better off you will be. A book called Why Do I Hurt? by physical […]
FMS: First Move Well, Then Move Often!
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) was introduced in 2001 by a physical therapist named Gray Cook. FMS was first explained in High Performance Sports Conditioning, a book that used latest training information to make good athletes great. In 2007, Cook introduced the concept of FMS to two NFL teams, the Bears and Colts. That year […]
Fall Prevention: Make the Most of Your Golden Years
3 million older people are send to the emergency room every year for fall injuries. About 800,000 of these patients are hospitalized because of their fall and every 20 minutes an elderly adult dies from a fall. Falls happen, no matter what your age is, but the truth is- the older you are, the more […]
