08/16/2022

The Benefits of Exercising In the Morning

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t feel your best in the morning. You’re probably tired, and your head is spinning from all of the things you have to do that day. But what if I told you that working out in the morning could change all of that? Believe it or not, there…
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03/24/2022

Benefits of Having a Strong Core

You’ve heard countless comments from just about everybody, discussing how they would kill for nice, chiseled abs. Or, you’ve likely heard many people claim that one day, they will have a gorgeous six-pack. Of course, there’s a definite visual appeal to having a lean and toned stomach. However, there are also several other benefits to…
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01/24/2022

Exercise and Aging

As we all know, there’s no avoiding the aging process. Throughout our life, we must prepare for the inevitable by either dropping our bad habits or incorporating exercise into our daily routine. As we age, we begin to see a negative impact on our cardiovascular, digestive, and neurovascular system. Additionally, we will see a decrease…
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08/01/2021

The Top 2 Fitness Apps for a Healthier Lifestyle

Nowadays, technology dictates just about everything we do. If we need a ride to work, somewhere to stay on vacation, want to know the name of a song or to furnish a new apartment, a couple of swipes and pushes of a button is all it takes to make it happen almost instantly. Obviously, all…
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05/28/2021

The Importance of Resistance Training

Originally published on November 17, 2016, this post has been updated for relevancy and accuracy. Simply put, certain forms of exercise don’t get the praise they deserve. Of course, at Farmingdale Physical Therapy, just about every form of exercise is one we recommend. We’ll never discourage our patients from implementing regular, effective workout routines into…
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05/03/2021

The Effects of Doing Push-ups and Sit-ups Daily

Originally punblished on December 26, 2019, this post has been updated for accuracy and relevancy. Nowadays, too many people are out of shape. In fact, obesity is (as of right now) one of the most severe public health issues facing the country. An astonishing number of people eat too much, exercise too little and don’t…
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02/02/2021

Understanding Dehydration

Water makes up over 60% of the human body. It’s important for lubricating the joints and eyes, aiding in digestion, flushing out toxins and nourishing your skin. Therefore, it’s critical to ingest plenty of water, and often. When you expel too much fluid without taking enough in, dehydration occurs. Drinking plenty of water is on…
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02/01/2021

How to Fuel Your Body for Endurance Activities

Obviously, we all need fuel to perform strenuous activities. Events like 5k marathons and other endurance sports are becoming more popular every day. Therefore, how you prepare nutritiously for this kind of exercise is crucial. It’s equally as essential to succeeding as stretching beforehand. Your food intake may be the difference between participation and success…
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01/04/2021

Importance of Stretching

Each morning most of us initially wake up with a nice stretch. However, we are not doing the proper amount of stretching that should be done daily. The benefits of stretching daily can reach past the scope of the day and benefit us several years from now as we age.

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12/10/2020

Am I Doing Enough Cardio?

How much cardio should we be doing every week? Many patients have questions for their physical therapist, this among them. When it comes to any kind of exercise, most people would assume that more is always best. After all, if you want to be enormously muscular, you should work out a lot, right? Also, if…
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