Yearly Archives: 2011
Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Summer Speed Camp
Still looking for the perfect training camp this summer? Want to focus on improving your athletic performance in time for the Fall season? Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance is now offering three separate months of summer speed and agility camps!READ MORE
Don’t Resist Resistance Bands
While many exercisers are quick to turn to free weights for mass building, resistance bands are often overlooked. These elastic bands can be used to work your muscles through a full-range of motion that you don’t regularly get with free weight curls and extensions. Unlike free weights, resistance bands also provide constant tension on the […]READ MORE
Don’t Resist Resistance Bands
While many exercisers are quick to turn to free weights for mass building, resistance bands are often overlooked. These elastic bands can be used to work your muscles through a full-range of motion that you don’t regularly get with free weight curls and extensions. Unlike free weights, resistance bands also provide constant tension on the […]READ MORE
FAQs About Eating “Organically”
What is organic food? Food that is labeled “organic” has been grown or raised without chemical fertilizers, pest killers (pesticides), weed killers, or drugs. This means that farmers and ranchers who grow organic food use only natural pest killers and fertilizers, feed their animals only organic food, don’t give their animals antibiotics or hormones, and […]READ MORE
FAQs About Eating "Organically"
What is organic food? Food that is labeled “organic” has been grown or raised without chemical fertilizers, pest killers (pesticides), weed killers, or drugs. This means that farmers and ranchers who grow organic food use only natural pest killers and fertilizers, feed their animals only organic food, don’t give their animals antibiotics or hormones, and […]READ MORE
Please Vote Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy Best of the Best!
Thank you to everyone who voted for Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy in the Virginian Pilot’s Best Of competition! We are happy to announce that In Motion won 1st place in eight of the nine Hampton Roads cities! We are now entering the Best of the Best competition, in which the physical therapy clinics […]READ MORE
Experts In Motion – Meet Heather Byrne!
Heather Byrne, DPT has been a PT at the Bon Secours In Motion at Healthy Way in Virginia Beach since June of 2009 following her graduation from PT school. She has her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine from UVA and got her DPT at ODU in 2009 (Go Monarchs!). She is currently getting her certification in Dry Needling. Ooooh, Dry Needling is fun! If you have […]READ MORE
Diabetes Study: Structured Workouts Help
As our population continues to gain weight, more people are diagnosed with type two diabetes. Losing weight not only makes you feel and look better, it can also wipe out type two diabetes off your medical chart. But you have to be serious about your diet and workouts. And who better to make that happen […]READ MORE
Prevent ACL Injuries with Plyometrics
Plyometrics help build power, strength, and speed, and also help you practice landing skills. When you practice these skills, a sports performance specialist can give you specific instructions and watch to be sure you are landing correctly. Jump and spin. On the same spot, bend your knees and jump into the air. Spin one-quarter turn […]READ MORE
Shedding Pounds and Expenses
The obvious benefits to losing weight and eating nutritious foods are an improved health and longer life. But there are financial perks to shedding pounds as well. Prescription drugs, doctor visits, hospital stays: their associated costs stack up if you’re overweight and more so if you’re obese. For those who struggle with obesity, the biggest […]READ MORE