New To The Gym? Physical Therapists Help You Get Fit - Safely - In 2011

January 7, 2011

New Years' resolutions have an 80 percent rate of failure by Valentine's Day,

but Americans can increase their success by sharing their commitment with

others. The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) Move Forward

campaign is helping individuals keep commitments by starting the conversation

online and providing fitness tips for those who are heading to the gym.

For new, potential, and even returning gym members, APTA launched 12

instructional videos by physical therapist and APTA member Gillanders,

PT, DPT. Dr. Gillanders demonstrates correct posture and form for selected core,

leg, shoulder and arm exercises. These exercises, in conjunction with a regular

cardiovascular routine, will help individuals strengthen target areas.

Gillanders' advice will also help individuals exercise with less risk of injury.

" One of the most important things to remember is the overall form of the

exercise, " Gillanders said. " It's going to help you be less vulnerable to

injury. Physical therapists have extensive knowledge of the way the body moves

and are also able to adjust workouts for pre-existing conditions, and these

videos will help get Americans off to a good start in 2011. "

Source:

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

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