Many of my patients express an interest in personal training and come prepared with how-to questions. Often we wonder, “Which regimented activities would maximize productivity while at the gym?” In addition to this concern, we must remember that our training habits and set goals should be different today than they were at the age of [...]
With spring and better weather comes an increase in sports and outdoor activities. Many of us have already begun to prep ourselves for increases in outdoor spring sports like golf, tennis, and swimming. Begin with short walks to jogs to increase your cardio endurance. This helps to maximize your spring sports efficiency and performance. Using [...]
As we all found out in 2010, winter in the Washington DC area often brings snow and ice. Here are tips to help you avoid injury when clearing your sidewalk: Use your knees: When shoveling, use your knees and legs and avoid bending from your trunk. This will decrease the impact on your back. Shovel [...]
