August 3, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island
VIDEO: Keeping Fit During the Cross Country Offseason
Watch our newest video for student-athletes and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, a strength-building workout to help cross country runners improve their preparedness this offseason.
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Keeping The Mind and Body Healthy Through Hiking
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have found it difficult to stay active. People are working from home more and going to the gym less. A sedentary lifestyle has been associated with obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and many other health problems. During this time it’s important to make sure that you’re getting enough physical activity. Health.gov recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week, as well as 2 days of muscle strengthening activity per week.
Continue ReadingJuly 30, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island
VIDEO: A Dynamic Warmup for RIIL Student-Athletes
Check out our latest video for an ongoing series in partnership with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League: a dynamic warmup to help student-athletes reduce the likelihood of injury and increase flexibility, blood flow, and focus.
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