Many of us suffer from chronic pain associated with various ailments such as low back pain, joint dysfunction, muscle or tendon strains, bursitis, tendonitis and more. These injuries are often directly caused by muscular imbalances. Muscular imbalances are the basis of movement dysfunctions associated with abnormal length or strength of muscles surrounding a joint which, in turn, alters the biomechanical motion of the joint. This movement dysfunction increases stress on the tissues of the joint and eventually leads to injury. Throughout our lives we have accumulated various imbalances due to impact trauma, disease, sedentary lifestyle, and/or repetitive stress from overusing a muscle group. Assessing and correcting movement dysfunction is often an overlooked and misunderstand component to one’s overall fitness. In order to assist my clients (myself included) in this area, I have recently obtained an advanced accreditation of Corrective Exercise Specialist thru the National Academy of Sports Medicine which is a leading sports medicine and exercise science organization. This knowledge has provided a framework for which to apply specific corrective exercise to the needs of each individual to achieve better muscular balance and thus, optimal joint function. Feel free to contact me to see how I may help you improve in this area of fitness.
Corrective Exercise Helps with Optimal Muscular Balance and Joint Function
Evidence Confirms Important Role of Exercise for Achieving Weight Loss
Contrary to assertions made in a recent Time magazine article, the majority of scientific literature does in fact show that exercise plays a major role in improving long-term weight loss outcomes. In fact, participation in an exercise program has proven to be the very best predictor of maintaining weight that was lost. However, the Time article would have you believe that physical activity is ineffective in this regard because they claim it leads exercisers to overeat. Contemporary research and common sense disproves this notion. No doubt, weight management is most successful when careful attention is given to both physical activity and proper nutritional intake. For more specific points that debunk these distortions please refer to the following news release from the American College of Sports Medicine: http://www.acsm.org/
First Blog Post
Welcome to my blog. When you visit I hope you’ll find an abundance of items that are relevant to your quest for better overall fitness and health. I’ll begin to post items periodically on the blog, so please check back with me from time to time.
Ciao,
Rich