Breathing in Bed After A Workout (For Recovery)
Get comfortable in bed. (Bet you never thought I would say that!) Lie on your back, one hand on belly and one on the chest. Inhale through your mouth...
Think you know how to walk?
Heel hits the floor first then toes, be sure to PUSH off your toes when you walk. Take a long stride, not a shuffle...
We Can Maintain And Improve Our Balance
With 3 main contributors we can do this. Nerve receptors (inner ear), vision (sense of where you are) and proprioceptors (nerves embedded in muscle and tendons that help equilibrium).
Brain Exercises That Boost Memory
We don’t just lose muscle over time, brains can atrophy, too. On top of having a healthy diet and regular exercise there are ways to give your brain it’s own workout! Drive home via a different route...
How Much Water Should I Be Drinking?
Half of your body weight in ounces each day. For example if you weigh 150 lbs, then your daily water goal would be 75 ounces. Not sure what you weigh?
Why Am I Sore After Exercise?
Muscle soreness can happen for many reasons. Anything from a new exercise routine to sitting for prolonged periods of time to household chores can cause your muscles to become sore.
It’s Fall Prevention Month!
Falls are a serious issue so we will, as a class, focus this month on how to “arm” ourselves with exercises to help avoid falling! Come join the OHSU clinic for avoiding falls this month!