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Bridge Exercise Using the Roller- spine strength

Aug 26

When is the Best Time to Work Out?

I generally recommend exercising first thing in the morning so that you are able to exercise without having interruptions. When are you...

Carol Michaels

Jul 24

No Pain No Gain is Out

Get rid of that no pain no gain mentality. It only leads to injuries. Learn how to make your exercise routine your own by trying...

Strength Exercises for the Arms for Beginners

Carol Michaels

Jun 19

Strength Exercises for the Arms for Beginners

Biceps Curl Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended down toward the floor, palms facing forward. Exhale as you bend your elbows...

Carol Michaels

Jun 4

Stretching

Stretching is one of the basic components of fitness. The goal is to improve your range of motion, which is the degree of movement that...

Carol Michaels

May 29

Exercise for Cancer Survivors

I am pleased to announce that one of my first exercise oncology videos is now free on my YouTube channel. Stretching Exercise for Cancer...

Carol Michaels

May 21

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month! We need to start thinking about bone health at an early age. Medical conditions, medicines, and...

Carol Michaels

May 8

Exercising After a Cancer Diagnosis

The American Cancer Society recommends that cancer survivors get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity, or 75 to 150 minutes of...

Are You Working With the Right Physical Therapist or Fitness Professional?

Carol Michaels

Apr 25

Are You Working With the Right Physical Therapist or Fitness Professional?

1. Is the exercise program right for you? Does the PT understand your medical history and goals? For an exercise program to be...

Carol Michaels

Apr 1

Be Positive About Physical Activity

If you want to have lasting success in sticking to an exercise plan, examine the reasons why and how you are working out. Start to think...

Interviews: Osteoporosis & Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment

Carol Michaels

Mar 18

Interviews: Osteoporosis & Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment

I am happy to share my interview with Claire Gill, the CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. Here is the link:...

Carol Michaels

Mar 5

Exercising with a Chronic Health Issue

The focus of this article will be on diabetes, a chronic disease that affects millions people. The American College of Sports Medicine...

Carol Michaels

Feb 27

Exercising at Home

Why exercise at home? Many people prefer the increased privacy, cleanliness, and convenience of home training. Here are some tips for...

Carol Michaels

Feb 1

The Importance of Self-Care

This is a good time to reflect on the past year. If the pandemic taught us anything, it was the importance of self-care. Taking care of...

Calm Home, Calm Mind – Tips For Less Stress At Home

Carol Michaels

Jan 23

Calm Home, Calm Mind – Tips For Less Stress At Home

Having stressors in our lives is something that has become practically unavoidable. Unless you happen to live a storybook-like life in a...

Carol Michaels

Jan 16

Exercise and Hot Flashes

Excerpt from a radio interview from 2021: 1. As someone who has worked with clients who have experienced hot flashes during your...

Carol Michaels

Nov 21, 2021

Avoid Weight Gain This Holiday Season

The holidays can be stressful. There are holiday parties, family obligations, and eating temptations. Many people just take a break from...

Carol Michaels

Nov 11, 2021

Exercises for the Mind and Body

The benefits of exercise on mental health have been well documented. First and foremost, the sense of achievement people feel after...

The mRNA Technology Used in COVID-19 Vaccines May Help Treat Occupational Cancer

Carol Michaels

Oct 7, 2021

The mRNA Technology Used in COVID-19 Vaccines May Help Treat Occupational Cancer

The mRNA Technology Used in COVID-19 Vaccines May Help Treat Occupational Cancer In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical...

Carol Michaels

Oct 2, 2021

Virtual Wellness Conference

I am honored to be a keynote speaker for the Engage Holistic Business Summit™. This is a medically based fitness and wellness conference...