Yoga, walking and stretching are all mindful movement activities that can help build strong hearts and minds. Mindfulness activities for any age can reduce stress, improve balance and help fight chronic pain. What can you do? Read on to learn more about the benefits of Mindful Movement activities. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/exercise-mind-and-body-with-yoga-and-mindful-movement
This Valentine’s Day take time to think about heart health for you and the ones you love. Regardless of your age, you can put into practice many ways to keep yourself healthy including eating well, regular exercise and wellness check-ups. You can begin building health habits for the whole family to establish and make it […]
Pilates is an exercise system useful to everyone. We recently found an article about Seahawks TE Nick Vannett who began practicing Pilates after suffering from a herniated disc in his lower back. After daily training with Nancy Wallace at Nancy Wallace Pilates in Bellevue, he was able to alleviate pain and build core flexibility. Dedication […]
Barrel Quadriceps Stretch Place top of your foot on the barrel. Squeeze the backs of your hip and inner thighs together, keep your belly in and lift tall through the center of the spine. Avoid arching your spine. Keep ribs in with abdominals tight. Ground your hips and lift waist up out of hips. Hold for […]