Sports Medicine Dr. Michael Swartzon says that even professional athletes are susceptible to injuries. “The moment you have an injury, that’s the number one risk factor for you to have the injury again,” Swartzon explains. In addition, the specialist mentions the orthopedics job is “to prevent it from happening again”. For patients who have had […]

Yoga is for all body shapes and sizes and everybody can practice it, according to Allison Gollner, Yoga Instructor & Studio Manager at greenmonkey® yoga, and Paula Walker, Yoga Instructor & Director of Marketing and Events at greenmonkey® yoga. They say the whole body is involved in yoga practice. The specialists also affirm people can […]

Yoga instructors have modifications for seniors. They use a chair, walls and props, among others, for better poses. Anny A. Noratto, Registered Yoga Instructor with AN Yoga Movement, explains some yoga benefits and she gives some tips for people who start practicing it. Acroyoga is a practice that involves yoga’s principles such as breathing, acrobatics […]

Brian Betancourt, Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains, with a digital imaging, three simple exercises for beginning a routine. He says these exercises can be done at a gym as well as at home if the person does not have enough budget. Vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and fruits are the main components […]