Getting back into the gym after a prolonged absence from a lifestyle that includes daily physical activity can be an arduous process; the last occurrence we, as renewed fitness enthusiasts, wish to encounter is an injury stemming from muscular imbalances and/or incorrect ergonomic stature in exercise. Jumper’s Knee, shin splints, shoulder ailments, and ankle sprains are all commonly occurring instances in the realm of … [Read more...]
Wellness in the Workplace
When working a job over an extended period of time, one that follows a monotonous, desk-bound, movement-limited routine, people undergo a bodily evolution that leads to docility and depleted muscle retention. According to Dr. James A. Levine of the Mayo Clinic, sitting too much throughout a day has been linked to obesity, increases in blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and irregular cholesterol levels. What makes the risks associated … [Read more...]