In my other articles about EDS and POTS, I’ve discussed how maintaining tension on muscles through slow and controlled strength training carries unique benefits and avoids many of the dangers of exercise. The many clients with POTS at our strength training studio in Chesapeake, VA benefit from this approach to improve their symptoms. But in … Read more
As our personal training clients know, strength training is an essential part of our road back from an injury or surgery. During our rehab, and for general health, strength training is how we build the muscle mass and connective tissues lost to disuse. But did you know that you can actually improve the outcomes of … Read more
To prevent overuse injuries, we have to dose our activity correctly. Dr. Bryce Lee, DPT, explains a simple approach to safely increase physical capacity for a new sport or recreational activity.
Dr. Lee explains how overuse injuries develop, and what activities are most likely to cause them.
This is the second article in a series on strength training and POTS. It is not medical advice and is presented for informational purposes only. Consult with your medical provider before adopting any exercise program. In my first article on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, I discussed in very general terms the nature of the condition, … Read more
Every month, I am asked about this in some form or other. There are many reasons we may be in pain, and understanding your specific condition must inform your best course of action. But in general, let’s consider the three main ways to approach strength training around an injury or source of chronic pain. They … Read more
At StrengthSpace, our clients often get deeply out of breath from the intense nature of our strength training. Even though we move slowly with simple exercises, the heart and lungs are still challenged. But despite this, not all clients get so winded. Perhaps an orthopedic condition like EDS or cardiovascular condition like POTS prevents them … Read more
Finding the right frequency for strength training is about understanding where you are at on your journey, and how much your body can recover from.
Now that StrengthSpace has an InBody 570 available to clients, you may wonder: “Why test body composition?” After all, many of us have a scale and a mirror, and these tools do give us valuable information about our health. But what they don’t tell us is how healthy we are on the inside. In this … Read more
Visceral fat accumulates around our organs. It is a key sign of metabolic dysfunction, and can lead to a problem of them abdominal muscles called diastasis recti.