by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 22, 2017 | Conditioning, Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info People who are inactive and watch 5 or more hours of TV per day are 65% more likely to develop a movement disorder. TV viewing is worse than other sedentary lifestyles due to the lack of motion associated when someone watches a “show.” People...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 21, 2017 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info It is estimated that less than 25% of all people participate in an exercise routine consistently. It can take 6-8 weeks to see the initial changes is a muscle group after the initiation of a strength development program. The American Heart...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 24, 2017 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info It takes approximately 6 weeks for a biochemistry change to occur in the muscle to indicate that a “true” strength gain is occurring. The cardiovascular system can be well trained for most people in 4-6 weeks. Exercise larger muscle masses...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 27, 2017 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Slacklining was first started in the late 1970s. Slack lines are not taut like a tightrope and made of different materials. Slacklining can be performed by anyone of any age. Most slack lines are a couple of inches off the ground but can be...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 20, 2017 | Conditioning, Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Reports indicate that more than 1 billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D has been referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin. A level of 20 to 50 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL) is considered adequate for healthy people. Less...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 1, 2017 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Exercising in the water for 1 hour can burn in excess of 500 calories. Exercising in water makes you feel about 90% lighter. Water exercise is low impact and good for anyone with degenerative joint disease. Water exercises have been linked to...
