Revolution Physical Therapy NYC Awarded Female Entrepreneur Grant
By Revolution Physical Therapy NYC
Revolution Physical Therapy NYC Selected by GlobalGiving As Red Backpack Fund Recipient, Receives $5,000 Grant From The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation To Combat COVID-19 Crisis
Read MoreBreathing While Exercising Part II- Breathing While Running
By Afriqiyah Woods, PT
During aerobic activity breathing seems somewhat involuntary. It is important to use your lungs as much as possible during aerobic activity due to the high demand of oxygen. A diaphragmatic (or belly breathing) technique should be followed without letting the chest rise or fall. Diaphragmatic breathing allows for your muscles to receive oxygen during intense moments of exercise. On a daily average, depending on the activity, a person breathes 17,000- 50,000 times.
Read MoreBreathing While Exercising Part I- Strength Training
By Afriqiyah Woods, PT
Often after an orthopedic injury people start a new strengthening routine for recovery and improved functional and athletic performance. When an exercise is considered, people do not necessarily contemplate the influence of breathing. Breathing is important for efficient oxygen delivery for healing and repair. While taking a deep breath (inhalation) your diaphragm contracts and moves downward, then relaxes during exhalation, which causes the chest cavity to shrink and intercostal muscles to relax. Doing the opposite, holding your breath during exercise, can impede the return of blood flow to the heart, possibly cause a hernia, possibly cause a blood vessel strain, and possibly cause a rise in blood pressure. While lifting weights for rehabilitative purposes, the golden rule is that you should exhale on exertion (the effort phase of exercise).
Read MoreBy Afriqiyah Woods, PT
What is a standing Desk? A ‘standing desk’ is desk that allows you to stand up comfortably while working. Some versions are called ‘height-adjustable desks’ or ‘sit- to -stand’ desks.
There has been a lot of conversation over the last few years regarding the preference of a standing workstation and its efficacy in influencing health benefits versus a seated workstation in an office setting. Researchers have also looked into the benefits in productivity while using a standing desk. Standing desks are a great way to help enhance a healthy lifestyle, however, it is important to understand how to properly use one.
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