The experienced team of therapists at Breakaway Physical Therapy in Crofton have created a selection of helpful articles on the subject of exercise.
Do you stretch as part of your workouts? Do you think about stretching at the end of your workout but then stop short because you prefer cardio or more intense workouts? OR you are just ready to be done your workout and move on to the next thing running out of time in the day? Have youContinue Reading »
This spring, getting fit doesn’t have to be an intimidating challenge for busy moms. With a few simple activities, you and the kids can enjoy together, maintaining your physical health while having a great time with the family is easier than ever! From outdoor adventures in nature to lively indoor games, there are plenty ofContinue Reading »
It’s a new year, and if you’re like a lot of people, you’ve set a goal to exercise more and get healthier. Unfortunately, most people struggle to stick to their New Year’s Resolutions, but don’t worry – we have 5 ways that can make it easier to achieve your health goal in 2023. At ourContinue Reading »
Foam rollers are popular these days and everyone wants one! You can find them in so many stores and there are so many different types of foam rollers. There are short ones, ½ rollers, longer ones that will allow you to lay on them completely, bumpy ones, soft ones, firm ones and more. So, let’s talkContinue Reading »
Can I workout while I am pregnant? So many women suffer with back pain, hip pain, neck pain, pelvic floor aches, leakage of urine and more while they are pregnant. There are so many changes that happen to our bodies when we become pregnant and grow a baby in our belly. Things shift, stretch and move toContinue Reading »
Is that OK?? We all know that exercising regularly and eating nutritious foods are important for good health, but what if you have pain when you exercise? How are you supposed to be healthy or stay healthy if exercising hurts? Should you just “push through it”? Should you ignore what your body is telling youContinue Reading »
Spring is upon us! And what a good feeling that is. More sunshine, theoretically warmer weather (although it always seems to take longer than we think!) and more outdoor activities! What isn’t a good feeling…are your feet hurting because you picked the wrong shoes for your feet?! I know when the weather warms up, we (meContinue Reading »
This winter, have you fallen off your workout routine? I know I have! I have always preferred to exercise outdoors so during winter as much as I hate to admit it, I do not challenge myself as much and find myself “going through the motions.” I don’t know about you, but I am very much lookingContinue Reading »
With the beautiful weather quickly approaching, it’s time to think about getting outside in the fresh air! I know my kids are ready to head to the woods for some camping trips and fishing adventures! One of the things that we have noticed lately is how out of shape our kids are from not being asContinue Reading »
It’s the season of love and what better way to start your wellness journey then with your significant other or BFF!! Since we’ve been locked up in quarantine for the past year, we have had to be more creative with the ways that we exercise and move our bodies throughout the day to day… GoingContinue Reading »
