Getting Off On The “Wrong Foot” Can Set You Back.
64% Of People Report Substantial Decrease In Back Pain And Faster Recovery When Treatment Incorporates An Exercise Program. Studies Show Exercise Relieves Back Pain, Decreases Cardiac Risk, Reduces Blood Pressure and Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Slows Aging, And Even Treats The Symptoms Of Depression. Exercising – Simple Right? Well, yes, but if you […]
Knee and Ankle Injuries, Obesity, Top List Of 5 Causes Of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a significant health problem worldwide. It affects approximately 10% of men and 18% of women over 60 years of age. Osteoarthritis generally affects weight bearing joints like the knees, hips, or spine. Diagnosed later in life, it is a major cause of disability and pain. The evidence suggests significantly increased risk of knee […]
Kettlebell Training Works
Kettlebell workouts are all-encompassing, combining full-body movements with cardio exercise, strength training, and metabolic conditioning. This simple exercise regimen, coupled with top-notch instruction from the staff at SOL Performance Oakland and SOL Santa Cruz, offers clients a fun, high-intensity way to achieve both health and performance goals. Just ask Ginny Patton. When Ginny first set […]
Kettlebell Training, Exercises, and Classes
Kettlebell workouts combine foundational, full-body movements with cardio exercise, strength training, and metabolic conditioning, together creating a simple exercise regimen offered at SOL Performance in Oakland and SOL Santa Cruz. Using bodyweight resistance and a single tool, the kettlebell, workouts engage nearly all of your body’s muscles into a single exercise that flows with the […]
The Morning Movement Checkup
SOL Oakland physical therapist Bryan Ausinheiler discusses how to conduct a movement check on a soft surface. During my travels through Ecuador and Peru I found the types of surfaces available to be a big variable in the type of stretches and exercises I was willing to do. Despite my love of nature and wildlife, […]
Preventing Iron Deficiency
We know that iron is an important mineral to human functioning, but do you know why it’s important or how it works? Here’s a quick breakdown of iron’s role in the human body: Iron is the central atom of the “heme” group (an oxygen-carrying protein). Iron binds to molecules of oxygen in the lungs and […]
Get better, faster results with Kettlebell training
Have you ever heard of a kettlebell before? For those who haven’t, a kettlebell is a cast-iron weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, and shoulders, and increase grip strength. The basic […]
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Physical activity increases sleep quality
We all know that we should be exercising regularly and getting proper rest each night. How would you like to kill two birds with one stone? A recent study of more than 2,600 people showed that just 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity 5 days a week provided a 65% improvement in sleep quality. An added perk, participants […]
Functional Movement Screens available at all SOL locations
Would you like to improve the way you move and discover hidden weaknesses? Maybe you would like to help prevent injury, promote improved performance or enhance your overall athletic potential. If so, you may be interested in the Functional Movement Screen. Functional Movement Screens (FMS) are available at all three of our SOL locations. Click […]
Congrats to SOL’s Dr. Tammara Moore on her Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon finish!
A big congratulations to our own Dr. Tammara Moore, DPT, OCS who recently competed in The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The event included a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, an 18 mile bike ride out the Great Highway, through Golden Gate Park, and concluded with an 8 mile run through […]
The Alter G, available at SOL, is “A Game-Changer for Injured Athletes”
Check out this article recently published in the Washington Post about the Alter G entitled, “A Game-Changer for Injured Athletes”. If you’re interested in learning more about the Alter G and how you can benefit from using it, just give us a call at 510.547.1630. We are currently offering unlimited use of the Alter G at SOL for $125.00 per […]
