Chicago Integrative Movement Specialists

Chicago Integrative Movement Specialists Looking to meet your health and fitness goals post-injury or surgery? We work with our clients to d

An integrative team working with clients to achieve their very personal health, wellness and fitness goals by providing clients with active strategies to achieve them.

Did you know that about you lungs? #2026
06/23/2026

Did you know that about you lungs?

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What the research shows:Mind-body movement (yoga, tai chi), aerobic exercise, and aerobic + resistance combinations are ...
06/22/2026

What the research shows:

Mind-body movement (yoga, tai chi), aerobic exercise, and aerobic + resistance combinations are the most effective for sleep
The longer you stick with it, the more your sleep improves
For older adults, even 30-minute sessions showed pronounced effects
For people with insomnia, regular daytime exercise increases melatonin secretion and improves sleep efficiency
Exercise affects sleep through your circadian rhythm, body temperature regulation, hormonal balance (cortisol, melatonin), and reduced anxiety — it's a multi-pathway intervention.

One important caveat: timing matters. Intense exercise within 1–2 hours of bedtime can disrupt sleep for some people. Earlier in the day generally works best.

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Just a reminder, if you have not already, schedule some self-care this week. #2026
06/21/2026

Just a reminder, if you have not already, schedule some self-care this week.

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You too can have a smile on your face and feel more relaxed. Try a two-minute breathing break now. #2026...
06/20/2026

You too can have a smile on your face and feel more relaxed. Try a two-minute breathing break now.

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Performing exercises using a split stance versus a parallel stance can add a challenge to many exercises.Seen here: The...
06/19/2026

Performing exercises using a split stance versus a parallel stance can add a challenge to many exercises.

Seen here: The supported split stance hip hinge, split stance squat, and split stance cable row

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When doing rotation exercises with weight, the principles remain the same:Align - and maintain optimal alignment of your...
06/18/2026

When doing rotation exercises with weight, the principles remain the same:

Align - and maintain optimal alignment of your joints
Breathe - use three-dimensional breathing to control your core and spine
Control - the weight by using the optimal amount of muscular effort for the task
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What have you learned along the way to reaching a goal? #2026
06/17/2026

What have you learned along the way to reaching a goal?

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Often, we think of just seeing when it comes to our eyes and yet how there is so much more to they eyes on our face. ...
06/16/2026

Often, we think of just seeing when it comes to our eyes and yet how there is so much more to they eyes on our face.

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More from this study: This single peer-reviewed review covers every component of the claim:"Frequent exercise is robus...
06/15/2026

More from this study:

This single peer-reviewed review covers every component of the claim:

"Frequent exercise is robustly associated with a decrease in cardiovascular mortality as well as the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Physically active individuals have lower blood pressure, higher insulin sensitivity, and a more favorable plasma lipoprotein profile. Animal models of exercise show that repeated physical activity suppresses atherogenesis and increases the availability of vasodilatory mediators such as nitric oxide. Exercise has also been found to have beneficial effects on the heart. Acutely, exercise increases cardiac output and blood pressure, but individuals adapted to exercise show lower resting heart rate and cardiac hypertrophy."

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6172294/

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