When tackling your fitness goals, its important to know your body. Are you looking to improve your fitness level or do you have some injury or pain that you need to heal? Your fitness goals will determine whether you see a personal trainer or a physical therapist. Learn the difference between training with both from […]
How can fitness professionals encourage seniors to strength train?
December 12, 2013 by
With increasing age, your body’s ability to absorb calcium decreases, which unfortunately causes an increased risk for osteoporosis. Strength training can help counter bone degradation! Come see us at San Diego Sports Physical Therapy for your strength and rehabilitation needs! 619-756-7500 Frame strength training as solving a problem. Identify why the senior needs more strength. […]
WHY IS STRETCHING AFTER WORKING OUT IMPORTANT?
November 21, 2013 by
A: This is a great question because it addresses the importance not only of practicing stretching but also the best and safest technique for performing this valuable type of exercise. Why stretch? Stretching increases flexibility, a key component of physical fitness that is often neglected. A greater degree of flexibility is believed to help prevent […]