{"id":4282,"date":"2018-10-12T12:29:43","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T12:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=4282"},"modified":"2018-10-12T12:29:43","modified_gmt":"2018-10-12T12:29:43","slug":"how-physical-therapy-can-help-your-reach-your-fitness-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/12\/how-physical-therapy-can-help-your-reach-your-fitness-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Reach Your Fitness Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How well have you kept track of the fitness goals you set on January 1? If you got side-tracked and haven\u2019t made much progress with your exercise routines, get things going during the last few weeks of 2018.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Statistic Brain Research Institute, of 41% of Americans who make resolutions each year only 9.2% successfully achieve their objectives.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Small changes in habits can lead to a lasting, permanent change. You don\u2019t have to become an athlete overnight to make exercise a part of your lifestyle. Commit to making small changes in your daily routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate these tips into your daily life to reach your fitness goal:\u00a0<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Develop a &#8220;move more&#8221; mindset <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Start each day with the mindset to move more by reminding your body to get more movement throughout the day<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Commit to regular activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Schedule exercise like any other appointment on your calendar and treat it as a commitment rather than something you squeeze in if you have time<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Find your favorite exercise-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Out of all the forms of exercise out there, find one you just love<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Add strength training to your weekly routine <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Strength training is critically important to retain muscle as you age, have a strong body and an effective metabolism<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Stretch post workouts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Stretching after exercise can help relax and balance tension caused by the workout itself. Post-workout, when your body is warm is the ideal time to stretch<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re experiencing pain, inflammation or weakness, make an appointment to be evaluated by a physical therapist. Physical therapists can assess and identify the cause to relieve the inflammation, stiffness, and soreness.<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to schedule your appointment. Visit our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>References<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>1<\/sup>Ready, Set, Refresh! 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