By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, is underway. The Opening Ceremony was held last night and the games run until August …
Jump In With This 20-Minute Water Workout
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS Go ahead, get in the water and move. This time of year is a great time to change up your exercise routine by performing some exercise in the water. Regardless of where …
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Top 5 Exercises to Walk Better
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS “Walking is man’s best medicine,” said Hippocrates. Carrie Latet once referred to it as, “Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise.” …
Do Weighted Vests Improve Bone Health?
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS As you get older you might be wondering how you can help prevent bone loss. If you already have decreased bone density such as osteoporosis or osteopenia, you know that …
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Pop Quiz: Test Your Fitness Knowledge
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS We take a lot of pride in our teaching here at the Living Well Academy. Colleges and universities host final exams this time of year. So why not offer a learning …
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Height Loss as You Age Matters: 5 Tips to Decrease Your Risk
By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS After one of my online classes recently, a woman asked if it was true that we get shorter with age. “My doctor said we do but I don’t want to believe him,” she added …
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