by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 6, 2023 | Exercise/Fitness, Wellness
Picture this: You’ve had a long day at work, and you’re itching to get off the couch and get moving. But you only have 20 minutes to spare before your favorite TV show starts. Is walking for just 20 minutes worth it, or should you wait for a day when you...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 13, 2022 | Wellness
It’s my perspective that a standing desk is better than a good chair for people who do not have pain with standing. While a good chair is comfortable, if you are having pain with sitting, then even a good chair isn’t going to get you out of that...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 13, 2022 | Fitness, Wellness
The American academy of sports medicine recommends seniors lift weights two times per week, at minimum. Even one time per week of lifting can produce incredible results. I’ve been working with a group of 8 women, ages 65-84 and most of them only...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 13, 2022 | Exercise/Fitness, Wellness
Yes. A 70-year-old can still build muscle. Seniors can build muscle, improve balance, and get even stronger as they get older. For older adults who haven’t lifted weights before, or, where it’s been several years since you’ve touched a...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 13, 2022 | Fitness, Wellness
Better bone density, muscle mass, and strength, balance, cognitive function, are just a few of the benefits of strength training for seniors. Instead of being afraid of lifting weights, you should learn how to do it safely and effectively so that you can get all...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 13, 2022 | Wellness
Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle mass. This is a natural process as we age that can be delayed and even reverses in certain people. Here is an excerpt from a journal article in Physiology Review: “Loss of muscle mass with aging, which is largely due to the...
