Go Take A Hike!
I love to go hiking in the fall. The crisp air, autumn colors & crunch of leaves under foot add to the enjoyment. Hiking is simplicity. Step right, step left, up you go. All it takes is a good pair of hiking boots and some pre-hike conditioning to have a pleasant and injury free hike (oh and a mountain or nature trail helps too!) Get Ready: Heading to the mountains or foothills for a day of hiking? Get your heart and legs ready a few weeks before you go with these exercises for hiking. If you don’t regularly do aerobic conditioning,...
read moreA Win-Win for Consumers & Medical Fitness Professionals
Wrist Assured Gloves is proud to be a business sponsor of the Medical Fitness Network (MFN). This volunteer driven organization is a win-win for both individuals looking to improve their health and for medical fitness professionals & organizations who offer services that help people reach this goal. The Medical Fitness Network connects the community to qualified fitness and health professionals to maximize wellness and quality of life. How it works The Medical Fitness Network is a free online resource directory for consumers to locate...
read moreThumb Support for Gardeners
Is Your Green Thumb causing Sore Thumbs? As gardening season arrives you may find yourself with sore, aching thumbs and wrists. All the digging, dirt turning, rock heaving, week pulling and raking puts a fair amount of stress on our overworked thumbs. Add to that extended time on your hands and knees and your wrists may start hurting too. One of the most common joints where arthritis first creeps in (especially for women) is at the base of the thumbs – known as the basal thumb or CMC joint. This joint attaches the thumb to the wrist and gives...
read moreWalk This Way! 3 Walking Methods to Get Fit
Remember that famous Aerosmith song? “…It wasn’t me she was foolin Cause she knew what was she was doin When she told me how to walk this way. Walk this Way!” Spring has sprung so kick off the snow boots, lace up your sneakers and head out for a walk. Starting a walking program is a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get your legs in shape and boost your aerobic fitness. But how you walk and where you walk is the key to getting the most benefit out of your walking program. There are 3 categories of walking – Leisure Walking, Fitness...
read moreHow to Heal Tendinitis
Were you a bit overzealous in attacking your resolution to get in shape? Did your zeal land you on the sidelines with an injury? Sometimes referred to as the ‘Weekend Warrior’ syndrome, you likely have an overuse injury such as tendinitis. Symptoms can appear suddenly or develop over a period of time. What Causes Tendinitis • Repetitive movements or series of movements (doing too many burbees or sun salutations) • Movements with high force on the muscle or tendon (kettle bells, lifting weights that are too heavy) • Excessive stretching of...
read more4 Common Causes for Wrist Pain
Which of the 4 common causes of wrist pain fits you? A fall on an outstretched hand is a sure way to end up with a wrist injury, but it’s often the cumulative effect of everyday activity and strain on the wrists that result in pain and discomfort. Wrist pain is a real inconvenience! We use our hands and wrist in almost everything we do and especially when we exercise. It’s almost impossible to strengthen your core and arms without using your hands. Sure we can modify our yoga poses and Pilates sequence to avoid bearing weight on our hands. We...
read moreSexy Up Your Legs- Summer is Coming!
Sometimes you just can’t beat the classics when it comes to proven leg workout exercises that tone and strengthen. These 3 tried and true exercises will strengthen and shape your legs and toosh! But how you perform the exercise can make all the difference. Slow controlled movements and isometric contractions create resistance without adding a lot of weight resulting in good form and less joint stress. These exercise will focus on a slow count with an isometric contraction (hold). Be sure to check out the variations of each exercise to add...
read morePilates for Breast Cancer Survivors
In their newly released book “Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors” the authors provide a practical well thought out approach to restore strength, flexibility, and quality of life. Both authors, Naomi Aaronson and Ann Marie Turo are Occupational Therapists and Certified Pilates Instructors. In addition Ann Marie is a breast cancer survivor, a yoga and tai chi instructor and Reiki Master. Naomi is also a Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer and Certified Hand Therapist. Why Pilates for Breast Cancer? According to the authors one of Joseph Pilates...
read moreEnhancing Movement and Stability with Your Eyes
I recently attended the fabulous Wanderlust Festival in Stratton Vermont. At the end of a class the instructor encourage us to take the peacefulness we’d just cultivated out into the festival. Specifically he advised to be selective at what we chose to look at and to resist the urge to see everything. As our eyes dart around, so too does our mind. To stay peaceful and centered keep a calm and steady gaze. Learn how to improve your balance! In yoga practice we use drishti, a visual fixation or gaze point to enhance the steadiness of our...
read moreFitness for Real Life
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING- You’ve probably heard the buzz word “Functional Training” for a few years now, but do you know how to incorporate functional training into your fitness routine and why it’s so important? As the weather warms up (finally!) we head outside to get our yards cleaned up and garden planted or maybe you’re dusting off your golf clubs and tennis rackets. With some sensible conditioning using the principles of functional training you’ll be ready for the digging, lifting, bending, squatting and rotating, plus you’ll have much...
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