March 2024 Newsletter: Spring is in the Air!
With the days becoming longer and warmer, we are all itching to get outside and move more.
Thinking of starting your outdoor runs again? Dusting off the tennis racquet or getting your hiking boots out?
We have a couple tips to keep in mind as you return to Spring activities that you may have held off on over the winter!
Slow & Low
Start with a slower pace or lower intensity when you are returning to an activity that you haven’t done in a while. This allows your body to adapt to the new activity without a big shift or demand in intensity, which is key to injury reduction.
Less is More
Begin with introducing the new activity 1-2x for the first week or two. Then, add another day or increase the duration if the activity is getting easier and your body has adjusted well to it (pain-free & less effortful).
Strength Training
Looking to add in some individualized strength training to your workout regime? Our Strength Coach, Louise, is still taking on new strength training clients at our Portland clinic where she discusses your fitness goals during an initial evaluation, develops an individualized strength program for you, and then works with you 1-on-1 for hour-long training sessions to guide you through your workout.
Interested in scheduling with her?
