Gentle exercise like tai chi and dancing can improve both physical and mental health. Gentle exercise is a great way to keeping moving, and its
Category: Yoga
Exercise for Relaxation | An Approach to Well-Being
Keys to embarking on a path toward reduced stress and improved well-being 1. Pay attention to your breath 2. Yoga is a great way to
Staying Active During COVID-19
*UPDATED 3/24/2020* Evolving public health guidance will result in changing recommendations on safe physical activity from the team at Exercise is Medicine. We are committed
The forgotten art of squatting is a revelation for bodies ruined by sitting
Sentences that start with the phrase “A guru once told me…” are, more often than not, eye-roll-inducing. But recently, while resting in malasana, or a deep
Vetting your fitness professional
Podcast with Jo Ann Graser, PMA-CPT joining Steve and Dr. Cole to talk about vetting your fitness professional. Jo Ann shares reliable resources for finding
Ask the Doctor: Open vs. Closed Chain Exercise; Yoga for Weight Loss
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine
Yoga or Physical Therapy: Is Yoga a Competitor to PT?
The modern Western world has embraced the ancient Indian practice of yoga in the quest for improved physical health and mental well-being. A growing number
Unconventional Meditation | A Mindful Experience
I am an avid hiker. I don’t travel long distances to hike, the Sandia Mountains are located on the east side of Albuquerque and I
Ask the Doctor Podcast
Does Yoga Build Strength?; Do Men Loose Weight Faster than Woman?; How Much Ice is Too Much? This regular segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses
Yoga for Beginners – All You Need to Know to Get Started
Being new to yoga, you’re probably not sure where to start. Yoga is such a broad term it can be overwhelming. For this reason, we’ve assembled this
Does Yoga Build Strength?
Is yoga sufficient strength exercise for optimal health, or do I have to lift weights in a fitness center? In general, the few available experiments
Can Exercise Help with Arthritis Pain?
By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. The degenerative joint disease is due