Tag: fitness
Why It’s Hard to Keep Up with New Year’s Strength Training...
By Kassia Garfield, EdD, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS, COMT, Cert. DN
As the new year begins, the gym fills up with people determined to transform...
A Hidden Effect of Strength Training: Improved Balance
By Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness, Niceville
As we age, most people star to feel less stable and feel that balance starts to be more...
The Correlation Between Dementia and Exercise: A Path to Better Brain...
By Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness, Niceville
The more that modern medicine continues to advance, there is a strong link between a lack of exercise...
Here’s to Staying Healthy During the Holidays!
By Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness
Happy Holidays from MaxStrength Fitness of Niceville! This time of year is a great time for family gatherings, celebrating...
How To Reduce and Prevent Knee Pain
By Kassia Garfield, owner MaxStrength Fitness
As a physical therapist and owner of MaxStrength Fitness of Niceville, I get asked a lot about knee pain...
How Much Activity is Enough?
By Kassia Garfield
How Much Activity is Enough?
A lot of people ask me how much activity they should be doing to stay healthy. People still...
The Importance of Strength Training
Did you know that grip strength is one of the biggest indicators of longevity in life? Grip strength can show a few important health...
How About a Walk?
By Dr. Jess Monteleone, PT MS PhD
Sun is up, and time to finish that morning 8 oz. of water as I slip on some...
Strong Core / Sexy Abs
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach
Cambridge defines “core” simply as “The basic and...
A Workout Worthy of a Patriot
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach
A person who vigorously supports their...