The experienced team of therapists at Breakaway Physical Therapy in Crofton have created a selection of helpful articles on the subject of exercise.
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 »
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 »
Exercise is an activity that some people love, and some people don’t like at all. Sometimes it’s a push just to get yourself moving, to the workout class, out the door to the gym to make your workout happen. We rely on discipline because the motivation won’t always be there. Most people exercise to improve theirContinue Reading »
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 »
