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Did you know that Pilates is a great method of man

Did you know that Pilates is a great method of managing scoliosis? Pilates emphasizes postural corrections through controlled movements, a low-impact approach that improves your core stability and spine support while releasing tighter areas in your back.

Learn more about Pilates and its benefits at the link in our bio.

#pilates #matpilates #pilatesrefomer #reformerpilates #lowimpactexercises #improvecorestability #corestability #improvecorestrength #corestrength #spinesupport #flexibility #posture #improveposture #scoliosis

"I am sure many of us have all heard the phrase, '

"I am sure many of us have all heard the phrase, 'no pain, no gain' at some point in our lives. Whether it be from a coach, trainer or anybody attempting to motivate us during a workout or convince us to work through soreness during a subsequent bout of exercise. This leads to the notion that if we are not very sore following an intense workout, then we simply didn’t work hard enough. But is that actually true?"

— Christopher Nolan, CSCS, Personal Trainer at Performance

To learn whether "no pain, no gain" is a myth or not, check out Chris' full article at the link in our bio!

#personaltraining #personaltrainer #nopainnogain #fitnessmyths #trainingmyths #musclesoreness #soreness #exercise #safeexercise #intenseworkout #expertsexplain #westportct #hypertrophy #makinggains #musclegrowth #strengthtraining

Bobby is a lacrosse player who is not taking it ea

Bobby is a lacrosse player who is not taking it easy over the winter off-season. He's currently working with trainer Tim Vallely, CSFC, focusing on injury prevention and power.

Here, you can see him doing drills to improve his landing, throwing and catching techniques.

#lacrosse #lacrosseseason #lax #laxlife #lax4life #personaltraining #sportstraining #lacrossetraining #lacrosseplayer #lacrossegame #trainingct #greenwichct #coscobct

Rose is working with Jessica Klecki, DPT, to treat

Rose is working with Jessica Klecki, DPT, to treat neck stiffness and improve issues with balance/stability following a surgery. Here, you can see Rose working on balance and retraining her vestibular system with small movements of her head while walking in a straight line and maintaining her position within the ladder.

The term “vestibular” refers to the inner ear system and its fluid-filled canals that control balance. Vestibular dysfunction can exist unilaterally, affecting only one side of the body, or bilaterally, affecting both sides. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises treat dizziness, difficulty with vision with head movement, and issues with balance.

Learn more about vestibular therapy at the link in our bio!

#vestibular #vestibulartherapy #vestibularrehabilitation #vertigo #balancetraining #stabilityexercises #balanceexercises #vestibularsystem #dizziness #vestibulardisorder #newcanaanct #newcanaan #newcanaanct📍

"People often overlook recovery and how it complim

"People often overlook recovery and how it compliments — and accelerates — performance in whatever activity you partake in. Here are some ways that different recovery modalities can help facilitate a robust recovery program to match the intensity of your fitness program, especially as you start to create your goals for the new year."

— Jordan James, CSFC, Personal Trainer and Westport Wellness Lead

To read Jordan's article, check out the link in our bio!

#recovery #cryotherapy #localcryo #cryofacial #hardworkout #sportsmassage #massagect #massagetherapy #relaxaftergym #relaxafterworkout #trainingregimen #workouttips #personaltraining #personaltrainer #personaltrainerct

Looking for an easy meal your kids (and you) would

Looking for an easy meal your kids (and you) would love? Check out this delicious roasted carrots and cauliflower with root vegetable puree recipe from our dietitian, Jacqueline Ballou Erdos, MS. To learn more about Jackie, check out the link in our bio!

Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower with Root Vegetable Puree

Ingredients
2 Ibs. carrots, cut into 3-inch by ½ inch sticks
½ head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme (preferably fresh), minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
1 ½ lbs parsnips, peeled and diced
1 lb turnips, peeled and diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrots and cauliflower with olive oil, thyme and salt. Spread on baking
sheet, and roast until tender about 20 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, heat butter in large sauce pan. Add onions and sauté over medium heat until tender.
Add potatoes, parsnips and turnips. Cook for another five minutes. Add garlic and stock. Bring to boil
and then reduce heat. Simmer until vegetable are completely tender, about 15 minutes.
3.
Remove root vegetables using slotted spoon. Reserve cooking liquid. Pure vegetables using electric
mixer, add cooking liquid if needed. Add remaining butter and season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve with roasted carrots and cauliflower.

Enjoy!

#mealsforkids #easydinner #easydinneridea #recipesforkids #recipe #recipefordinner #nutritionist #healthyeating #healthyfood #dietitian #vegetables #veggiemeal #vegetarian #vegetarianmeal #healthykids #healthykidsfood #carrots #cauliflower

While warm ups are always essential parts of any w

While warm ups are always essential parts of any workout, they are especially important during the colder months. With colder temperatures dropping, our tendons and joints tighten up, decreasing mobility and increasing soreness. But by stimulating blood flow through dynamic stretches and activating your muscles, you can lower your risk of injury.

Whether you play paddle tennis, hit the slopes on the weekend or simply go to the gym to exercise, make sure you warm up before you start your workout. Don't know where to start? Here are some simple warm ups that involve mobility work, dynamic stretches and activation exercises from personal trainer Brianna Clifford, CPT, CSCS.

#warmup #warmupexercise #mobility #mobilityexercises #dynamicstretching #activationexercises #gluteactivation #muscleactivation #tightmuscles #sportsinjury #sportsinjuryprevention #sportsinjuries #paddletennis #indoortennis #skiing #snowboarding

Much like the shocks in your car help soften your

Much like the shocks in your car help soften your ride down the road, your knees absorb most of the shock during everyday activities and sports alike. Taking a look at winter sports in particular, we can all agree that the knees take quite a beating out on the slopes, the rink or on the court, making it all the more important to take care of them.

With the winter sport season in full swing, we sat down with one of our doctors of physical therapy, Jonathon Mendola, to discuss common knee injuries and what we can do before, during, and after to help keep our clients active and optimize their health through the winter season.

To read what Jon has to say on these common knee injuries and how to prevent them, check out the link in our bio!

#wintersport #wintersports #sportsinjury #sportsinjuryrehab #injuryprevention #injurypreventiontips #winterseason #coldweather #physicaltherapist #darienct #kneeinjury #kneeinjuries #kneeinjuryrehab #skiing #snowboarding #paddletennis #indoortennis

Platform (Paddle) Tennis Pro Patricio Misitrano jo

Platform (Paddle) Tennis Pro Patricio Misitrano joins Michael Beecher, DPT, to discuss injury prevention during the winter months. With colder temperatures comes a higher risk of injury — unless the right precautions are taken, such as doing a warm-up before your workout.

Patricio and Mike explore the different types of tennis and the most common injuries among them, and get prevention tips from a technical and biomechanical point of view.

Check out Patricio's Paddle Camp at @thepaddlecamp

Listen to the latest podcast episode at the link in our bio!

#paddletennis #tennis #wintersports #wintersportsinjury #tennisinjury #tennispro #tennisprofessional #platformtennis #skiing #snowboarding #indoortennis #preventinjury #injuryprevention #injurypreventiontraining #physicaltherapy #wiltonct #newcanaanct #darienct #sportsphysicaltherapy #winter #winterseason #coldweather #coldtemperature

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