Mobility is vital to physical fitness. When our bodies are mobile, we move properly, have better function, and tend to have less pain. Two areas of the body that should be mobile are the hips and thoracic spine (upper back). Age, inactivity, and sitting can contribute to stiffness and a lack of mobility in these … Continue reading Montana Moves Video: Hip/Spine Mobility Sequence
Body Weight Exercise Sequence 2 (Video)
No gym? No problem. Neal Andrews, MS, CSCS leads you through an exercise sequence at home using all body-weight exercises (Part 2 of this series). Most movements in the video are performed for 10-12 reps. Suggested rep ranges are 10-20 reps. Or use a timer to perform each exercise from 20-40 seconds. For more exercise … Continue reading Body Weight Exercise Sequence 2 (Video)
Medicine Ball Sequence (Video)
No gym? No problem. Neal Andrews, MS, CSCS leads you through an exercise sequence at home using a medicine ball. Medballs are very popular, versatile, and inexpensive pieces of exercise equipment that are must-haves for home gyms. Most movements in the video are performed from 8-12 reps. You can also use a timer to perform … Continue reading Medicine Ball Sequence (Video)
Dumbbell Exercise Sequence (Video)
No gym? No problem. Neal Andrews, MS, CSCS leads you through an exercise sequence at home using dumbbells. If you don't have a pair of dumbbells at the house, grab a pair of heavy cans from the pantry, or other household item that can be used as a weight. Most movements in the video are … Continue reading Dumbbell Exercise Sequence (Video)
Body Weight Exercise Sequence (Video)
No gym? No problem. Neal Andrews, MS, CSCS leads you through an exercise sequence at home using all body weight exercises. Most movements in the video are performed for 10 reps. Suggested rep ranges are 10-20 reps. Or use a timer to perform each exercise from 20-40 seconds. For more exercise volume, repeat sequence 1-3 … Continue reading Body Weight Exercise Sequence (Video)
Montana Moves Video: Welcome to My House
https://vimeo.com/400710411 https://vimeo.com/400710411 MUS Wellness Exercise Specialist Neal Andrews says "Hi" from home, and invites you to tour his home gym. More home exercise video and resources to come! Stay well everyone!
New York City Marathon Race Report
Hello! It's been too long, let's catch up! And I suppose I owe you a race report. After getting back from New York, following several weeks of zipping around Montana, I've been playing catch up in the office, and beginning to plan our 2020 MUS Wellness program. This is one of my favorite times of … Continue reading New York City Marathon Race Report
Rub Some Dirt On It Epilogue
Last week I tackled the following question: "How can you tell when an exercise injury should be rested rather than rubbing a little dirt on it?" I also shared that I was actually having to answer the question for myself as I was dealing with a strained calf muscle with a race approaching. I'm happy … Continue reading Rub Some Dirt On It Epilogue
Rub some dirt on it
Today's ask-a-wellness-question features one of our favorite sport/medical sayings: "How can you tell when an exercise injury should be rested rather than rubbing a little dirt on it?" Excellent question, and one which we all will most likely face several times throughout our lives, especially if we exercise regularly, and/or still participate in recreational sports. … Continue reading Rub some dirt on it
Desk Reset Video
Many of us work at a desk, or sit at meetings during work, but research published within the past 10 years clearly points to the association between prolonged sitting and increased health risks including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Not to mention, it just makes us feel bad. When we sit for a long time, … Continue reading Desk Reset Video
