The summer months bring warm weather, which means more outdoor sports, competitions, and fitness activities. While exercise and sports are beneficial to your mind and body, they can also lead to accidental injuries. Without proper training methods, warm-ups, or conditioning, sports-related injuries can become quite common. The most common sports-related injuries include knee injuries, sprains, swollenContinue Reading »
1. Switching Hips When Holding Your Baby- Our bodies are not designed to carry the weight of our babies on one hip, It might seem like a commonly known fact, but simply alternating back and forth to each hip when holding your baby can help relieve low back pain. When we tend to hold ourContinue Reading »
The Fourth of July is one of the most popular holidays where people head out and spend time outside in the sun. Since we have limited sun exposure in the northern states, be sure to take extra care of your skin when you’re outside. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to skin cancer down the road,Continue Reading »
We know that summertime means warm weather. Warm weather means it’s time to haul the grill out and cook outside. Here are some ideas on how to have a healthier barbecue the next time you decide to grill out! Choose Fish Fish, like tuna and salmon, have great nutritional benefits! This is because fish has omega-3 fattyContinue Reading »
It’s finally Memorial Day Weekend! As many people hit the road for their first vacation of the summer, it’s important to remember these tips so you can stay comfortable in the car. Whether you’re taking a weekend trip up north in the car or heading to a far away destination, it’s finally time for someContinue Reading »
It’s hard for anyone to get into an exercise routine and stick to it. For moms, it may seem nearly impossible with all of the responsibilities they have to take care of. From running to appointments, dropping little ones off at school or daycare, and balancing work and home tasks, there is often little time leftContinue Reading »
This time of year, we start to spend a lot of time spring cleaning, especially in the yard! Whether it be raking leaves, mowing the lawn, or planting flowers, here are some key tips to keep in mind with your body to prevent injury with your annual clean-up. One of the most common injuries that canContinue Reading »
Have you heard the common saying “chocolate is good for your health”? Since Easter is just around the corner (and the Easter bunny loves to bring chocolate), we wanted to let you know some health benefits of eating chocolate and what to look for when you are looking through your Easter basket. Here are 3 reasons youContinue Reading »
Did you set yourself a goal at new year to get in shape, or be more active, but the cold weather and darker mornings and evenings have you putting it off? We are now almost 2 months into the new year and finding the motivation to get out and stay active may be getting harder… But once you’re out and getContinue Reading »
It’s that time of year again. Everyone has started working on their New Year’s resolutions and feeling more motivated than ever to hit their new goal for 2021. Everyone at Functional Advantage is no exception – we’ve all been talking about the goals that we’ve set ourselves too, and what we’re going to do to stickContinue Reading »
