Category: Exercise

Equipment of the Month: Trigger Point Foam Massage Ball

March 8, 2021

EQUIPMENT OF THE MONTH: Trigger Point Foam Massage Ball For Deep Tissue Massage

CATEGORY: Flexibility, Relaxation, Circulation

HOW TO USE IT: Same technique as the standard foam roller.  Roll the ball onto tender spots on legs, thighs, buttocks, hips, back, chest. 

PORTABILITY: The ball measures 5″ in diameter.  Toss in a bag, or backpack.  Takes up little space. Weighs 5.8 ounce.

BENEFITS:  Relieves tightness, restores flexibility and mobility.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.   For her complete bio, visit the About Page.  

How To Buy An Exercise Ball

March 2, 2021
Exercise Balls Are Sold According To Height

Some Manufacturers Offer Weight Capacity Guidelines

Use this chart, to take the guesswork out of buying the correct size exercise ball.

5’7″ or shorter use a 55-centimeter ball.

5’7″ to 6’4″ use a 65-centimeter ball.

Taller than 6’4″ use a 75-centimeter ball.

Inflate the ball so that it’s firm. When you sit on it, your knees and hips should form a 90 degree angle.

Exercise History: Physical Therapy 1890

February 24, 2021

19TH CENTURY PHYSICAL THERAPY MACHINE

BACK STRENGTHENING MACHINE 1890

A well-dressed Victorian lady demonstrates a late 19th century Back Strengthener and Abdominal Stretch Machine, invented by a Swiss physician.

She’s wearing two straps: one around her shoulder, and the other around her waist. The straps activate the cylindrical weight located at the bottom of the machine.

To prevent falling forward, there is a rectangular plate to lean against, shown as positioned above the knee in this photograph.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Hiking Accident Prevention: New Hampshire Rise In Backcountry Search and Rescue Report October 2020

February 24, 2021

 

Growing Ranks of Unprepared Hikers Need Rescue

Outdoors.org 10/26/20 Officials: Mountain Search And Rescue Went Up As The Unprepared Went Out, By Miles Howard

Pictured left: Mt. Washington – The highest peak in New Hampshire. Elevation 6,288 Feet

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers And Backpackers

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.