Focus Health ExRx

10/19/2026

You can exercise at the gym 5 days a week and still have a sedentary lifestyle. Working out and lifestyle inactivity are independent of one another when discussing health risk factors. To avoid increasing your risk of disease, make sure you move hourly and focus upon not sitting longer than 8 hours a day. We suggest monitoring this through a watch or ring fitness tracker. You would be surprised at what you discover about your daily habits.

Combat physical inactivity's deadly impact on obesity, heart disease, mental health and children through regular exercise.

10/14/2026

Do you have back, hip, knee, or ankle problems? If yes... it could be due to a weak or tight IT band. This important connective tissue begins at the hip and runs down the leg and attaches below the knee. It is responsible for hip stability and movement, as well as stabilizing the knee. Treat it well and keep it stretched and strong!

IT band issues can happen to anyone. IT band syndrome (ITBS) is the result of the large “band” that runs from your pelvis to your shin getting too tight and rubbing against your thigh bone. Here are five stretches for your IT band and five ways to strengthen supporting muscles.

10/10/2026

Yes! As long as your physician determines it is right for you, physical activity is beneficial to do during and after treatments. It not only fights fatigue and helps to maintain lean muscle, it helps boost cancer treatments. New studies have shown that exercise should be prescribed to fight cancer in most individuals.

If you or a loved one is in need of guidance on exactly how to exercise during cancer, please contact us today!
https://focushealthexrx.com/contact-us

10/08/2026

Is your "Core" important? First, understand what it is.....A group of muscles that are responsible for stabilizing and controlling the pelvis and spine. Ultimately, they are responsible for proper functioning of the upper and lower body.

So yes, they are important!

Strengthening your core muscles helps stabilize your body and support your spine. These exercises are great for newbies and veterans alike.

10/06/2026

Research is pointing more and more to the power of resistance exercise.

You don't have to push yourself to the limit

10/03/2026

“Use it or Lose it” is 100% true - especially as you age.

Replacing sedentary behavior with light or moderate physical activity may improve an individual's odds of healthy aging, a modeling analysis of the Nurse’s Health Study showed.

09/29/2026

The power of exercise is is unmatched. It is the only medication that can treat, prevent disease, improve mental health, decrease pain, decrease menopause symptoms, slow down aging, help with weight loss, improve overall life.

A massive review of 157 studies and 221,279 people finds exercise eases pain about as much as common medications.

09/29/2026

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09/27/2026

It’s time to invest in a healthy present and future… You spend a lot more money fighting illness and disease. Obtaining an individualized physical activity prescription is the best way to assure you have a plan for optimized health and longevity. If you are wondering how to find an Exercise Physiologist to get you on the right path, email me today and we can set up a time to talk…. [email protected]

I look forward to speaking with you!!
~Kristen

Prescribing physical activity to older adults reduces risk factors for chronic disease and improves functional independence, according to new research.

09/26/2026

Having muscle reshapes your body entirely. Society has told us you should be a certain weight for a certain height, but those numbers are generalities and don't take into account other variables such as muscle weight vs. fat weight. 1 lb of muscle may be the same NUMBER as 1 lb of fat, but when taking measurements, I have seen individuals as much as 2 clothing sizes different from one another.

This doesn't mean that weighing yourself isn't helpful for keeping track of your health. It just means your numbers may be very different from others who wear the same size as you.

And keep in mind....HEALTHY transformations to you body happen over time. Stay active for the long term and you will see changes outside and inside.