Hi!I'm Diane, I will be 57 next month, and I am new to AthletaWell. I started to doing yoga (on youtube) during the pandemic and I have grown to really LOVE it! I regret not discovering it earlier in my life, but I suppose it's better late than never...
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When I have a busy day, I don't have time to exercise + shower + change. Sometimes it's squeezing a workout before errands or in between taking care of my mom. Are there exercises I can do that are effective without breaking a sweat?
Hi, I'm getting back into working out, but I'm out of shape and don't want to hurt myself. I have lower back pain when I move around a lot, but I know the pain will cease as I lose weight (its a paradox). How do you work through the pain or are there...
Read moreI want to continue working out but with a busy schedule, I don't always want to sweat when trying to be active. Are there easy workout recommendations I can squeeze in my day to day?
Would love some walking shoe recommendations! I currently have the Adidas Questar Flow NXT Shoes but I think they're intended for running.
I was just having this conversation with my mom the other day. She is in her late 60's and was telling me how much she loves walking, but after a certain minute or mile, her knee starts to bother her. I explained to her sometimes muscle strength can ...
Read moreAs a physical therapist, I get this question all the time. Sometimes, everything seems like it hurts. Other times, you can't seem to get a deep enough tissue massage! So, how can you differentiate? And does PAIN always mean something is "wrong" or "i...
Read moreHey everyone— Since the pandemic, I've been working out from home and I realized...I don't ever want to return to the gym! Our design team is curious, what are your top 3 essentials for your *perfect* at-home gym? We want to know what equipment, gear...
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Hello Athletawell family! I need your help!! There are SO many new faces here and I couldn't be more excited. If we haven't met, My name is Dr. Leada and I am your physical therapy guide! Your feedback has been so helpful in assisting me to create th...
Read moreLearning to listen to my body's cues and deep knowing has been a long road for me. I spent so many years of my life pushing through discomfort that turned into pain, fatigue that led to exhaustion, and a lot of low energy days that evolved into cycle...
Read moreHey Athletawell family! Not sure where you're all at, but where I am it's getting a bit chillier! I know when fall/winter creep in, people change up exercise routines. Arthritis has an interesting way of feeling worse sometimes with colder weather. I...
Read moreHi lovely Athletawell Members! I'm Leada, your physical therapy guide. As I help prepare some content to best suit your needs, I'd love to get an idea of what you think physical therapy, rehab, injury prevention, or any other related term means to yo...
Read moreThere's a lot of new talk around this in the PT world. Muscle tension is, in large part, related to stress levels! So, jamming a ball or other tool in a knot it may not always be the best long-term solution. In my opinion, I love to pair these tools ...
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I have had multiple people tell me I need to rest and restore - from acupuncturists to yoga teachers to PT's. I don't feel as good in the rest and restore stage as I do when doing cardio. I must crave those endorphins. I have tried meditation, visual...
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