EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
It’s Never Too Late
Try this movement to improve balance
TREE POSE Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart. Begin to shift your weight into one foot, lifting your other foot off the floor. Keep your standing leg straight but don’t lock the knee. Bend your other knee and bring the sole high onto your inner thigh. Press your foot into your thigh and your thigh back into your foot with equal pressure. Focus your gaze on something that doesn’t move to help you keep your balance. Hold for 10 counts and repeat on your other side.
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In addition, taking steps to ensure that you are getting a full night of rest, that you are exercising regularly, and that you are eating a healthy diet are all strong components to ensuring you are well-balanced. Think about the percentage of time that you spend working during the week. For most people, this number is well over 40 hours per week! Then consider how much time is spent driving to and from work and around town on errands, and then consider the time spent doing things you have to do at home, like the dishes or the laundry. Then really think about how much time you are spending doing the things that make you feel better — including those hobbies that you love, but also being active and engaging with the people you care about. Part of becoming a more balanced person means finding ways to spend your time more wisely and taking more time for yourself as needed. You don’t need to grow up as an athlete to enjoy exercise as an adult. There is no point in your life where it is too late to start being more active than you currently are. There are plenty of ways to incorporate light activity into your lifestyle, such as: • Taking a walk in the evening with your family • Wearing a pedometer and trying to take more steps every day • Joining your local community center and using the pool to swim laps several times a week • Engaging in lightweight training at home before work • Taking a yoga class These are just several examples of how you could incorporate more activity into your lifestyle without making many large changes to your way of life. If you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active, contact us. Working with a physical therapist can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle.
HEALTHY RECIPE
Spaghetti Squash Alfredo INGREDIENTS • 4 lb. spaghetti squash • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. pepper • 1 c. Half and Half • 3 tbsp. butter • 1 c. Parmesan cheese
• 4 tbsp. shredded Mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS Scoop out and discard seeds from spaghetti squash halves. Prick outsides all over with sharp knife; season insides with 1/4 teaspoon with each salt and pepper. Microwave, cut sides down, on large microwave-safe plate on high 10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat half-and-half and butter to simmering on medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, or until reduced slightly, then whisk in finely grated Parmesan cheese. With fork, scrape flesh of each squash half to separate into strands, leaving 1/2-inch border on sides; divide sauce among halves and top each with 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and browned in spots. Optional: Serve with green salad. Source: https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a33054/spaghetti-squash-alfredo-recipe-ghk1114/
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