Working out can be just as mentally exhausting as it is physically exhausting. Getting motivated to get off the couch and go exercise can be tough - even for the most dedicated athletes. But what happens to your body when you skip an exercise session?...
Exercise is great for improving how you feel, boosting your mood, and helping you live a healthier life. Yet, even the most dedicated fitness buff can end up getting into a rut over time. Instead of throwing in the towel, grab your towel and take...
Discovering a workout that you enjoy can be challenging. When it comes to fun outdoor activities, hiking is a great one to try. Not only is it good exercise, but it can feel more like fun than a workout. You're outdoors, exploring, seeing new sights,...
Even with all of the advances in science, research, training methods, and footwear runners still get injured. Some estimates are as high as 80% of runners are injured in a year, enough to make them stop or change their training and racing plans. While there...
You might be training for a marathon, or just trying to get back in shape. Either way, running is a great way to stay in shape but can be very hard on the knees. The most common knee injuries are kneecap (patellofemoral) pain, and iliotibial...
In the 18th century, Sir Isaac Newton famously sat under an apple tree and felt the effects of gravity. I’m sure getting struck on the head with a falling apple was a tangible reminder about the potential for gravity to result in aches and pains....
Awareness of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries is increasing, yet prevention programs are still lacking. ACL injuries continue to have devastating consequences for athletes, especially younger ones. Young athletes compete in more games but are more inactive off the field than ever before. That's a...
It's that time again - the time of year when school, work, church and other groups start calling for sign ups to their softball teams. Softball is a great sport for exercise, fun, socializing, and changing your routine; however, just like with any sport, there's...
Todd Rech of Body One Physical Therapy explains how bad posture can create pain, and how to make improvements. Questions? Call or click today! Body One has three locations serving Central Indianapolis: North Meridian, Fishers, and Zionsville. Our team of expert physical therapists works with patients...
Low back pain is very prevalent in the U.S., with over 80% of people having back pain at some point in their life - and 25% of the population has had back pain in the past 3 months. It's expensive, too: treatment of back pain...
