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BE HEALTHIER IN THE NEW YEAR
Some forms of aerobic endurance exercises include:
We all know what happens when the New Year hits! Everybody starts attempting to set goals to improve their lives over the next 12 months. While there’s never a wrong time to prioritize your health and wellbeing, the beginning of a brand new year certainly feels like a great time to make significant changes! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for new ways to become more active, or you just want to put a stronger pulse on your overall health, Reddy-Care Physical Therapy is here to help you! We want all of our patients to know that we are behind you 100% when it comes to maintaining their fitness and embarking on a journey to better health. That’s why we wanted to share some of the best things you can start doing today to get your health on the right track for 2022! STRETCHES AND EXERCISES FOR IMPROVED HEALTH When it comes to getting fit, exercising more often is truly a no-brainer. Tons of targeted stretches and exercises may help you feel better and get into better shape at the same time. Reddy-Care Physical Therapy physical therapists are movement experts who enjoy teaching our patients how to perform a variety of exercises to make them stronger and increase their flexibility, stability, and stamina. Here are some types of stretches and exercise pointers that may help you improve your overall health. If you see a physical therapist, they may incorporate some of these into a treatment plan for you. Aerobic Activities Aerobic stretches and exercises help increase your stamina. They keep you healthy, improve your fitness, and allow you to have an easier time doing the things you love.
• Biking • Dancing • Swimming
• Playing a sport • Climbing • Walking, sprinting
Strength Training Exercises Strength training makes your muscles stronger and also helps to prevent fall injuries. Some common forms of strength-building exercises include:
• Lifting weights • Using resistance bands during a workout Dynamic Stretching Techniques
These stretches are a bit more interactive and can expand your range of motion. One example is a hamstring stretch, in which the leg is kicked upward through its range of motion and gradually increases in height with each pass. It’s essential to know your limits when it comes to your range of motion, as excess momentum can overextend the limb and cause a painful injury to be sustained. There are more ways stretching can benefit you and help improve your overall performance and health. Healthline lists out a variety of things in your life that can be made easier by a regular stretching routine:
• Improves posture • Improves flexibility • Helps to heal and prevent back pain • Can calm your mind • Helps decrease tension headaches • Increases range of motion • Improves your performance in physical activities • Increases blood flow to your muscles
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