October 1, 2012 – National Physical Therapy Month
If you are one of many people who experience low back pain, for example, a physical therapist can help. If you have had a running injury or want to maintain your ability to run as you age, a physical therapist can help. If you are experiencing Bell palsy, diabetes, frozen shoulder, or pelvic pain, to name but a few conditions, a physical therapist can help.
According to the 2011 “AARP Bulletin Survey on Exercise,” approximately 7 in 10 adults age 45 and older (71%) are physically active. If you are a baby boomer, physical therapists can help you stay physically active, including helping you deal with common injuries associated with aging, such as tendinitis and meniscus tears as well as the effects of arthritis.
September 1, 2012 – Child Obesity Awareness Month (COAM)
In the past four decades, obesity rates in the United States have soared among all age groups. This rise in obesity rates has affected our youth in alarming fashion. Childhood obesity has increased more than fourfold among those ages 6 to 11. More than 23 million children and teenagers in the United States ages 2 to 19 are obese or overweight, a statistic that health and medical experts consider an epidemic. And this epidemic puts nearly one third of America’s children at early risk for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even stroke – conditions usually associated with adulthood.
To learn more about COAM or to find out information on how to get involved within your community, you can visit their website at www.healthierkidsbrighterfutures.org.
September 11, 2012 – Morrisville Chamber Wellness Day
If you can, please come out and support Grace at the Wellness Day hosted by the Morrisville Chamber. The details of the event are below:
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
10:00am – 2:00pm
1700 Perimeter Park Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
There will be free health screening and services and also healthy food vendors and mobile food trucks.
August 22, 2012 – Jacobs Ladder now at Strive
Jacobs Ladder is a patented commercial cardio machine specifically designed for fitness enthusiasts, athletes and professionals. Its unique design places the user at a 40° angle in order to take stress off of the lower back. Because Jacobs Ladder is self-paced, the faster you go, the faster it goes, in order to stop, just slow down.
To learn more about it, please visit their website at www.jacobsladderexercise.com
August 6, 2012 – Sandbag training now at Strive
Last week we added the ViPR to our arsenal of tools. Now, this week we added the Ultimate Sandbag. We hope to continue to make fitness fun and challenging for everyone. Sandbag training adds an unique element to training. Why are sandbags unique though? Sandbags can be thought of as the most “uncooperative” pieces of equipment. They are different because they will change their form as you lift them. Unlike many other training tools, it is almost impossible to develop a specific groove for any lift. This makes sandbags a constant challenge as every repetition will be vastly different.
Check out www.ultimatesandbagtraining.com to see sandbag training in action.
