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Carol Michaels

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

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 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

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

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...

Carol Michaels

Do you Know the Side Effects of Your Prescription Drugs?

The number of people who suffer from chronic disease is on the rise. This becomes more pronounced as our lifespan increases. ...

Carol Michaels

Exercising With Arthritis

If you have arthritis, being active is an important way to decrease pain and stiffness. Being active will help you to feel better, move...

Carol Michaels

Exercise Replacements and Modifications

It is necessary to know how to modify certain exercises if you are recovering from an injury, have bad knees or back, or a chronic...

Carol Michaels

Motivation to Exercise

Overall Health Benefit An exercise program will improve your overall health. Just think of all the benefits of exercise. It can improve...

Carol Michaels

Tennis Conditioning

As we get older it becomes very important to strength train in order to keep the body strong for sports and to prevent injuries. The...