Balanced mind in a balanced body
Keys to balancing fitness
Navigate this website to explore the benefits of balancing the various aspects of fitness. These serve as pillars to helping you find balance in your life through exercise. Within each section, you can find links to more in depth resources that will give you further instruction on how to begin your fitness journey.
Resistance Training
Health Benefits
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Can help to increase bone density
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Promotes skeletal muscle hypertrophy (growth)
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May assist in reducing risk of chronic diseases
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Can improve posture while reducing risk of injury
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Promotes a healthy heart and brain!
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May increase insulin sensitivity and metabolism
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Most importantly, it can raise your self-esteem, confidence, and happiness!
For scientific evidence on resistance training click here:
Cardiovascular Health
Health Benefits
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May lower risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
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Improves cardiovascular fitness.
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Reduces the risk of heart disease
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May reduce the risk of some forms of cancer
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Helps to lower blood pressure
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Helps preserve bone mass while aging
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May reduce the risk of falls
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Helps reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
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Improves feelings of “energy”, quality of life, and well-being.
For help on how to get started click here:
Yoga
Health BeneFITs
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Gain muscular strength
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Sculpt body tone & figure
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Improve flexibility
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Increase VO2 Max & Respiration
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Maintain a balanced metabolism
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Help prevent injury
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Boost energy
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Enhance overall athletic performance
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Active Recovery & Streching
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Associated with lower BMI
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Rebuild muscle
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Less mental errors
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Reduces injuries
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Boosts performance
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Increases alertness
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Improves health
For more information on recovery click here:
All Videos
Click on the video to view a short, casual interview with a licensed physical therapist. Ryan Rindlisbacher, PT, DPT, is a clinic director for Optimal Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, NV. He gives some brief insights on the importance of including various exercise aspects into our lives.