Benefits of Pool Exercise for the Pelvic Floor
Exercising in water has many positive benefits for the pelvic floor. It creates less load on the pelvic floor because the body is more buoyant, decreasing your weight. Your weight is pressing down into the water and the water is pressing back up against you. Buoyancy is working in your favor! This means that traditional […]
Can Exercise Help Prevent Me from Getting Illness?
Why did I decide to write on this topic this week? Someone in my immediate household recently tested positive for the latest COVID-19 variant. This was the third time that someone in my immediate family has tested positive for the virus. I have a 3 and 4 year old in my home; you cannot quarantine […]
Can Exercise Affect My Gut Health?
Our gut is made up of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. While you may think bacteria is bad, bacteria within the gut can be good. If bacteria is either too high or too low, we can experience constipation, bloating, gas, and other digestive problems. When bacteria growth is excessive in the gut, our body reacts, […]
Exercise During Pregnancy: Safe or Unsafe?
If you’re currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of your baby. As a result, you’re probably not thinking about exercise during pregnancy. In reality, staying active can benefit your pregnancy in numerous ways. Our experienced staff of physical therapists at Magic City PT created this guide to help […]