Health Blog Category: Active
3 Reasons It’s Important to Stay Active as You Age
Want to Stay Healthy for Life? Start by Staying Active
“You’re only as young as you feel,” or so the saying goes. It might be more accurate, however, to say that you’re only as young as your health permits. When you see elderly people shuffling along on walkers or refusing to leave their favorite chair, you might assume that you face the same scenario in your old age. Thankfully, you can preserve your health, wellness, mobility and quality of life simply by staying as active as possible.
Read full blogDon’t Wear Yourself Out! Tips for a Proper Recovery Period
A recovery period is the amount of time you take between workouts. This period of time is when the benefits of your physical activity take place in your body. Without a recovery period, your muscles won’t be able to build, repair, and strengthen in the ways you want them to. While exercise is undoubtedly important, your recovery period is also important in allowing your body to gain the results you want. For more information on incorporating recovery into your exercise regimen, call our office to speak with a physical therapist today.
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