Exercises for Fingers
More years ago than I care to count I took piano lessons; eight years of lessons at that. I remember my fingers flying effortlessly over the keys. As the years passed other things consumed my time....
View ArticleJuly is National Recreation and Parks Month
I’ve been so fortunate to travel to 42 states (so far) in the USA! Road trips and camping were the vacations of choice in my family growing up and not much has changed as I grow older, well, except...
View ArticleToo Hot for Outdoor Exercise??!
The temperature and humidity is heating up in Maryland. This week we are seeing temperatures in the upper 90′s and even possibly getting up to 104 degrees this afternoon. Not only is the heat zapping...
View ArticleStrengthen the Ankle to Help Prevent Injuries
Since our focus this month has been on the ankle I was excited to come across an article on the Active website that provided some good information on building ankle strength. These exercises are great...
View ArticleSneaking In the Exercise
Your alarm goes off at 6:00am, it’s time to get up and start the day. Coffee is brewing, you hop in the shower and dress for work. After eating a bowl of cereal and packing up a brown bag lunch, it’s...
View ArticleTurning Fall Yard Maintenance Into Fun!
The night air is turning brisk and leaves are beginning to fall, so begins the yard maintenance to prepare for the cold months ahead. Many things need to be done to prepare my gardens and yard–raking...
View ArticleWorking Out The Shoulder
As baseball season is winding down, Football is in full swing (yay) and so is my fascination with the NFL Quarterback’s ability to throw such straight and powerful passes. It’s such a highlight to...
View ArticleOctober is National Physical Therapy Month
Join us in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month. Here is a powerful statement that I found on the American Physical Therapy Association’s website: “A Physical Therapist can help reduce pain...
View ArticleMay is National Correct Posture Month
I’m sure you’ve heard it already–sitting too long is bad for your health on so many levels and in so many ways. According to the Business Insider, sitting at a desk too long compromises posture....
View ArticleUse it or Lose it!
How many times have you heard that phrase?! I know I’ve heard it quite a bit and it never fails that it’s usually spot on. Well, here’s another reason to pay attention to that statement. The...
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