August - 2017

Health Benefits to Playing Tennis

In honor of the Connecticut Open starting this weekend in New Haven, from the British Journal of Sports Medicine, some of the many health benefits of playing tennis include: • increased brain power (alertness and tactical thinking) • reduced stress • better agility, balance, coordination, and reaction time • lower body fat • greater strength and aerobic fitness • reduced risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. • increased bone mineral density and bone mineral content

If You Have To Sit, You Have To Move!

Research has shown that sitting for more than 8 hours/day with no additional physical activity is similar to that of smoking and obesity in terms of mortality risks. However one hour (60-75 minutes) of physical activity has been shown to eliminate the negative effects of being inactive for 8 hours and decreases mortality risks associated with sitting for long periods. Additionally exercise has been shown to reduce the risks of heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and

How Long Should I Ice?

Although old school, after a long workout ice can still be beneficial for reducing muscle soreness and to help speed up recovery times. For best results studies have shown spending 11-15 minutes in water temperatures of 51°-59°F after working out is optimal for recovery. So what are you waiting for jump in!! #ice #recovery #doms #rehab #newhaven #chiropractic #chiropractor #running #exercise #soreness