Archive - June 2018

At Core PT, we know the importance that exercise plays in helping people get better and reach their fitness goals. If you’re just getting started on a weight-lifting program, we wanted to offer you a handy acronym to help you gauge whether or not you’re doing it properly: F.I.T.T., or Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type: Frequency: Maybe you’ve heard other gym-goers refer to “leg day” or some other day where they work out one particular part of their body. That’s

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No one likes being hurt, but if you’re the athletic type, you have a higher likelihood of this occurring. After a few weeks or months off the field, many athletes return to the sport they love only to ask, “Where did my muscles go?” With these tips from Core PT, you can avoid some of the muscle loss that occurs when you are recovering: Keep training. If there’s one thing the therapists at Core PT know, it’s that you don’t stop training. Yes, it’s

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So you set a goal to run a marathon – you’ve picked your race, you have your training schedule mapped out, and your shoes are waiting to hit the pavement. But are you really ready? What about the recovery from your marathon run? Here are some tips to help you make the most of your marathon run and training. Grab a Post-Race Snack: As soon as you cross that finish line, you’ll probably be hunting for your clothes to stay warm but don’t forget to refuel your body. Try

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Surprise! Kegel exercises aren’t just for women. Men can also benefit from exercising their pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder and bowel, as well as play a role in sexual function.   When experiencing symptoms of a weak pelvic floor, men don’t usually suspect this muscle group to be the issue. Why would they? Core P.T. wants to educate men on how they can identify when they are having pelvic floor issues, and how they can be proactive about maintaining pelvic floor

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Have you ever woken up with your neck or spine just feeling off? It may be due to your sleeping position. That’s why Core PT is offering these tips when it comes to sleeping positions and your spine: Side Sleepers The Problem: Sleeping on your side tends to end with your upper leg sliding forward to rest on the mattress, so this can cause rotation in the lower spine.  When your spine is twisted in that position for quite some time, you could wake up sore or in pain. The Solution:

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