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4 Minutes of Training Could Save You an Hour
A recent study showed that spending more than an hour at constant speed and intensity doesn’t improve your body’s ability to generate energy. On the contrary – shorter, harder efforts do a lot more to increase energy production and improve endurance performance. According to a study from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in […]READ MORE
5 Ways to Use Nutrition to Lower Your Cholesterol Levels
If you have elevated cholesterol levels, proper nutrition can be the key to regaining your health. Load Up on Vegetables and Fruits Start with a ½ plate non-starchy vegetables and fruits at lunch and dinner. You should also try to work in a fruit with breakfast or try adding vegetables to an omelet. Plant foods […]READ MORE
7 Secrets to Spring Sport Safety and Preparation
Winter is on its way out – and so are our kids. As the weather improves the number of children playing – and getting injured – in a spring sport increases. In fact, over 10% of athletes under the age of 15 will be treated for a sports injury this season alone. The most common […]READ MORE
The Value of Strength and Conditioning for Football Players
Football is a high energy and high impact sport that favors athletes who have strength, speed, and agility. The foundation of football training is strength, speed, and agility. In order to help build stronger, better teams some coaches are turning to specialized strength and conditioning coaches for off- and pre-season programs. As more and more […]READ MORE
6 Ways to Accelerate Your Marathon Recovery
Hooray, you’ve finished the marathon! Now what? It’s time to begin recovery. While a comprehensive physical recovery can take up to several months (depending on your performance), you can help to accelerate your recovery by following a few simple tricks: Finish: After you cross the finish line continue to walk for at least ten minutes. […]READ MORE
Get Shamrockin' with In Motion!
The 2012 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Anthem Half Marathon, TowneBank 8K and Operation Smile Final Mile are only days away! As a leading sponsor of the race, Bon Secours In Motion volunteers and staff will be out and about before, during and after the race! Dr. Ernesto Luciano-Perez, a sports medicine specialist with our partners at […]READ MORE
5 Tips for Runners
Weather is warming up here in Hampton Roads! With races like the Shamrock Marathon (8k and mile) on the horizon, we’re starting to see more and more runners back out on the pavement. If you’re getting back into a routine after a couple months off – or starting to pick your mileage back up – […]READ MORE
Vote In Motion Best of Hampton Roads!
For more than six years Bon Secours In Motion and Physical Therapy has been committed to helping the residents of Hampton Roads live their most active lives. From state-of-the-art physical therapy programs undertaken to help regain motion after an injury to sports performance training designed to shave milliseconds off of a swim lap, our outstanding […]READ MORE
Falls Pose a Big Health Threat
In the United States, 65% of adults over that age of 65 will experience at least one fall annually. According to the CDC, unintentional falls are the primary cause of nonfatal injuries treated in emergency rooms – with an older adult treated every 17 seconds in the ER for a fall. To restore balance and […]READ MORE
Combination of Cognitive Therapy and Physical Training Improves Outcomes for Stroke Patients
After having a stroke, many patients struggle with chronic fatigue for the months and years after recovery. Now researchers are saying that a combination of therapy and exercise training may help people who suffer lingering fatigue after a stroke get back to their normal activities. For the study, a team at Radboud University Nijmegen in […]READ MORE