by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 17, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Putting a 2% grade on a treadmill is equivalent to walking on flat surfaces. Don’t exercise above maximum heart rate and maximum heart rate is roughly 220 – your age. Ideally you should perform cardio exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes per...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 10, 2015 | Conditioning, Hip |
Tid Bits of Info Symptoms of ED are not part of the “normal” aging process and can affect males of any age. ED symptoms can be the first signs of more serious health conditions. Youth hockey leagues begin with a 6 and under age group. Most supplements that...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 26, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Cardiovascular exercise should be performed a minimum of 3x/week for 30 minutes at 60% or greater maximum heart rate. Strength training requires heavy resistance with fewer repetitions (3-7) and at least 24 hours rest between sessions....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 19, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Injured workers 55 years or older lost on average twice as many days from work as their younger co-workers. People over the age of 65 are the fastest growing age group. It is projected that by 2022 more than 30% of the 65-74 year old...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 12, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Foam rollers come in various diameters, lengths and firmness. Some foam rollers stimulate the nervous system via little round projections. Foam rollers can stretch the fascia. Foam roller use should be done slowly and methodically. Seek...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 23, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Walking underwater can eliminate 50% or more of you body weight. Walking backwards underwater significantly increases the activity of the paraspinal muscles. Walking in waist-deep water can double your oxygen consumption compared to walking...
