When most people think about core strength, they picture six-pack abs. Crunches. Planks. A flatter stomach. And many people who do all of those things consistently still end up in our office with back pain, wondering what they are missing.But here is the thing: some people with visible, well-defined abdominal muscles still struggle with backContinue Reading »
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Category: Exercise
The experienced team of therapists at Breakaway Physical Therapy in Crofton have created a selection of helpful articles on the subject of exercise.
Form vs Weight
A Performance and Injury Prevention PerspectiveYou walk into the gym with a plan—exercises, sets, reps, maybe even a weight in mind. Then you see someone lifting heavier. You feel the urge to push a little more. And suddenly, your focus shifts from how you’re moving to how much you’re lifting.It’s a common trap, and oneContinue Reading »
How to Build a Home Workout Routine That Actually Works
A Guide to Getting Stronger, Staying Consistent, and Finally Seeing ResultsHome workouts sound great in theory. No commute, no crowded gym, no waiting for equipment, no rigid schedule.But in reality, building a home workout routine that actually sticks is harder than it looks.If you’ve tried before, you might recognize these thoughts:— “I don’t knowContinue Reading »
Mind-to-Muscle Connection: Why It Matters for Healing, Strength, and Injury Prevention
When you exercise, do you actually feel the muscles working?Or are you just moving through the motions, counting reps, and hoping it’s doing something?If you’ve ever finished a workout and thought, “Why do I feel this in the wrong place?”—this matters more than you think.At Breakaway Physical Therapy, one of the most important things weContinue Reading »
Why Balance Training Is Essential as You Age
When you think about staying healthy as you get older, what comes to mind first? Eating well? Keeping your muscles strong? Staying active?All of that matters, but there is one part of healthy aging that often gets overlooked until it becomes a problem:Balance.Most people do not think about their balance until they start feeling unsteady.Continue Reading »
How to Stay Active All Winter (Without Losing Motivation)
Winter has a way of sneaking into your routine and throwing everything off.One week you’re moving regularly… and the next you’re staring out the window at 4:45 PM wondering how it’s already dark. The cold settles into your muscles, your energy dips, and suddenly even the workouts you love feel harder to start.Maybe you stepContinue Reading »
Easy Mobility Routines to Undo Hours of Sitting
A Breakaway Physical Therapy Guide to Moving Better, Feeling Better, and Restoring Your Body After Busy DaysIf you are like most people today, you spend a lot of time sitting. Between work, commuting, meals, phones, and screens, it is surprisingly easy to sit eight to twelve hours a day without even realizing it.You might notice: ✕ TightContinue Reading »
The Power of Habits
In the New Year, many people set resolutions to start eating healthy, exercise more, sleeping a full night and so many other things. It’s a time where you can reflect on the previous year and have a fresh start to your path, whatever that may be. No matter what your new goal is, it will startContinue Reading »
Best Pelvic Floor Exercises for Postpartum Moms
Having a baby can be one of the most exciting times in your life and change your world for the better. A mom is the most special name we can be given, and a healthy mom and healthy baby is all that matters. That being said, our body changes drastically throughout pregnancy and during ourContinue Reading »
Cool Down Conditioning
In reading my previous blog, Warm-up Why, we talked about how many people don’t have the time or make the time to do warm-ups as a part of their workouts. Sometimes people skip the warm-up to get their workout done faster or they don’t know how to properly warm-up, so they just move past thatContinue Reading »
