Articles Posted in the Fitness Category
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Dumbbells Decoded
Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. Amid today’s high-tech workout wonders, the humble dumbbell and barbell remain strength-training staples To call someone a dumbbell suggests they’re not so smart, but to use a dumbbell for fitness…
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Get Faster & Fitter with Your Training
Written by Rick Platt My last column covered the basics of starting a walking or running program, teaching the beginner how to achieve the minimum level of fitness for health: 30 minutes of aerobic training, three…
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Chair Yoga Gets People Moving
Written by Blair Koster You don’t need to pretend you’re playing Twister to start experiencing the health benefits of this 8,000-year-old exercise. Whether you want to relieve stress, improve your physical fitness and flexibility or…
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Burn 100 Calories a Day…
Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. …and keep the holiday weight gain away! With all of the holiday festivities come ample opportunities to overindulge, load up on extra calories, and pack on a few extra pounds,…
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Walk Before You Run
Written By Rick Platt By slowly increasing the pace of each workout, you can adapt your body to longer distances There are many who would like to begin a running or walking program—for health reasons,…
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Top 6 Training Mistakes
Written by Rick Platt My June 2011 column discussed the most common mistakes runners make on race day. Now it’s time to talk about common training mistakes made by both novice and experienced runners. If…
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To Maximize Your Workout, Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes
Written by Greg Tudor, C.P.T. Following a consistent exercise program is a key to overall health and fitness. However, common mistakes can lead to exercise burnout, frustration and even injury. Whether you are a beginner…
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Brickman Richmond Sprint Triathlon Set For Oct. 9 Still Time to Register for Benefit Event
Written By Crystal Vandegrift The Richmond area’s largest triathlon is just around the corner and there’s still time to get in on the action. The Brickman Richmond Sprint Triathlon will be held on Sunday, Oct.…
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Take a Hike!
Written By Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. One thing I love about fall weather is the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. While I walk my dog outside in any element—heat, rain, snow and ice—it sure is…
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Yes, You Can Escape Alcatraz…Give it a ‘Tri’
Written by Bridgit Kin-Charlton, C.P.T., M.S. Ed. There’s no better way to get in shape than to prepare for a triathlon. Here’s your guide to the ultimate first-time experience. I’LL ADMIT IT: I was…
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THE HEAT IS ON!
These refreshing pool exercises will help you through the dog days of summer. Written By Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. It’s a simple equation: The higher the mercury climbs, the less time we want to spend outdoors…
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Exercise on the Beach
Strengthen and tone your abs in the sand Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. Now that the summer is here you may be wrestling with your schedule to find some time to spend at the beach. …
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Fit for Summer Rounds
Play it Safe with tips from Tidewater Physical Therapy’s golf fitness instructors “Golf is one of the few sports that can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels,” says Brian Beaulieu, a physical therapist…
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PLYOMETRICS: Add Variety To Your Workouts With These Explosive Exercises
Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. Plyometric exercises are not new in the fitness industry, but they are becoming mainstream among amateur exercisers and athletes alike. They were initially developed in Eastern Europe for Olympic competitors.…
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Strength Training Basics
Written by Greg Tudor, C.P.T. Beginning a strength-training program can be a daunting task. With so much information out there, no wonder people get confused. The following basic principles will help you start a strength-training…
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Buff Brides
Written by Bridgit Kin-Charlton, M.S. Ed., C.P.T. Wedding season is here, and every bride-to-be wants to look and feel her best on her big day. But with all that goes into planning a wedding, carving…
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Exercises for the Low Back
Written by Gayle Pinn C.P.T. Back pain can have many underlying reasons, but often no specific cause. Much of our long-term low back problems can be avoided or even eliminated with proper stretches and exercises…
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Weighing In On What To Eat
Written By Gayle Pinn In my line of work it seems that everyone I talk to is on (or has been on) some kind of diet—Atkins, South Beach, Zone, Grapefruit, Cabbage Soup. In researching this…
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So You Want to Run a 5K?
Written by Daniel A. Shaye, D.C. So you’ve got this idea in your head—you’d like to run a 5K, and someday maybe even a 10K. Maybe you’re motivated to lose a little weight. Perhaps you’d…
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Kiss Love Handles Goodbye
Written By Gayle Pinn, C.P.T
