CELEBRATING JEAN PARISI
Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month
We’re so lucky to have a wonderful, dedicated patient like Jean Parisi. When she first came to us, she was experiencing pain that was consistently affecting her daily life and getting worse over time. We’re so glad that she finally found Grand Strand Health and Wellness, not only because we’ve been able to alleviate the pain that she felt over the past few years, but also because we love the warm personality Jean brings to the office. Every time Jean has an appointment, she enters the office with a huge smile on her face and has kind words for everyone on the team. Despite any pain that she might feel, she’s always so full of energy when we see her, which never ceases to inspire us as we go about caring for her. Jean is very caring, and she wants everyone to enjoy their lives to the fullest. That’s why she’s referred her family to us so they can have their lives changed, too. When Jean isn’t at the office, you’ll probably find her outdoors. She loves spending time outside, whether she’s riding her bike or just going for a stroll in her neighborhood. You might also find her spending time with her children and grandchildren who live in town as well. Jean also has a passion for animals, particularly horses. Horseback riding with family and friends is one of her favorite activities, and she actually spends some of her time helping rescue horses, too.
We at Grand Strand Health and Wellness want to sincerely thank Jean for allowing us to be one of her go-to health care providers. We’re looking forward to the next time she comes in for an appointment, and to many years of enjoying her and her family’s visits to our office.
Do What You Love and Keep Your Body Moving
HOWHIIT BENEFITS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the best ways to burn fat, build muscle, and give yourself a better chance at a longer, healthier life. HIIT workouts are characterized by brief periods (30 seconds to a few minutes) of high-intensity exercise, followed by periods of low- or moderate- intensity exercise. However, what makes these workouts truly remarkable is just how much they can benefit people in every age group. According to Mayo Clinic research, HIIT workouts provide unique benefits to the body on a cellular level. The brief, vigorous exercises actually increase your metabolism and improve the health of mitochondria, the powerhouses that create energy within the cells. By energizing your cells, you can actually reverse the decline in muscle health that occurs as people age. Energizing cells
through HIIT benefits everyone, but these workouts can be of particular benefit to those over age 65. Seniors experience diminishing returns on energy produced by their bodies at a cellular level, and HIIT has been shown to reverse that process even in advanced age.
HIIT workouts also have many other advantages for people of all ages. The exercises don’t necessarily require any
equipment, and you can even see results from adding high-intensity intervals to daily walks. Those with health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, can still participate in HIIT. In fact, Healthline reports that HIIT workouts can reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar. However, the biggest draw to HIIT exercises is just how much of a timesaver they are. A few minutes of high-intensity movement can be just as beneficial as roughly 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise.
You can incorporate HIIT exercises into whatever activities you enjoy, such as walking, cardio exercises, and strength training. If you’re affected by weak joints, you can incorporate HIIT into lower impact exercises, such as swimming or cycling. If you want to feel energized while doing the things you love, then HIIT just might be something you want to try. Just remember to keep a steady pace and don’t overdo it!
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