Strength training is of upmost importance when it comes to improving longevity as we age and improving quality of life. Gaining muscle not only helps reduce body fat, it also increased metabolism and helps transform the body into a well oiled machine that burns fuel for energy more efficiently! The term “use it or lose it” is 100% the truth and is very important the older we get. Too often than not adults get labeled as “Frail” because society just expects older adults to become that way. What if we can combat that through nutrition and specific exercise?! Well we can!!!  It is known physiologically that body fat increases over time and lean muscle naturally decreases if no resistance training is implemented into routine. Strength training helps develop strong bones (bones and joints need weight bearing/loading through them to maintain lubrication and integrity), maintain weight (muscle burns more than fat!), and enhance quality of life! Building muscle contributes to better balance and reduces fall risk and hospitalization and can help manage chronic conditions such as …

Physical therapy is an old practice that can provide life changing relief to patients, but many people don’t know that. Physical therapy has gotten a bad reputation over the years because of older methods including ultrasounds, hot packs and ice pack usage. Some people think that physical therapy doesn’t create change in people’s lives, or that they have to go to a traditional physical therapy clinic in order to receive care. That couldn’t be more far from the truth. Physical therapy is an evolving science that has made great strides over the last few decades. Now you don’t have to go to the hospital, or even have insurance, to receive physical therapy treatment. For example, I personally work part time at a concierge clinic where we do not accept insurance because I want to dictate the plan of care for my patients. In some traditional settings, patient’s insurance will only cover a certain number of visits. But in most cases, the number of visits needed in order to achieve peak function is more than is …

Any time you move an object from one position to another, you’re exerting muscular force. That object could be a dumbbell. It could be a ball. It could be your own body. Each time you do this, your muscles learn to move more efficiently and move more mass. This is strength training. It’s physics! Strength training is an essential part of any fitness program, whether you’re a distance runner, a weekend cyclist or a yoga enthusiast. Training your body to bear more weight and move efficiently creates a solid foundation on which you can layer other exercises. If this all sounds super boring and you’re already picturing endless reps of biceps curls and lateral rows at the gym, stop right there! There are lots of ways to make strength training a fun workout, and there are many reasons to do it. What is strength training? Any activity that uses muscular force with the intention to build the body’s ability to create and use that force is strength training. The action of working with resistance—moving an object …