by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 28, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Adolescents need 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Adolescents experience a shift in their circadian rhythm due to hormones and it causes them to fall asleep later and wake up later. Sleep deprivation can cause high anxiety, decreased immunity...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 21, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info It is recommended to walk 10,000 steps per day. Walking faster and longer burns more calories. The heavier you are the more calories you burn when you walk. Pushups exercise and strengthen almost every muscle from the waist up to the head....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 14, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info 69% of all school-age children have some sort of sleep disorder. There are 4 sleep cycles and the 3rd stage is extremely important for healing and strengthening the immune system. Sleeping in a room temperature of 66 degrees F has been shown...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 7, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info A simple formula for maximum heart rate is 220 – your age = max heart rate. If your last 2-3 repetitions of a 15 repetition set are difficult but you can do them with good form and no pain you have chosen the correct resistance....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 26, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Wash your hands numerous times per day for 20 seconds with soap and water and help to prevent the spread of the virus. Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol will kill the virus. Cover your sneeze or cough with a tissue and throw it away....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 6, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Strength gains occur several months after the strength program. VO2 max is very dependent upon genetics, but you can train the cardiovascular system to improve it. Max heart rate is 220 – your age. People ages 50-80 years old who have...
