How to Avoid Injuries as You Gear up for Outdoor Activities
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Exercise is famously good for the heart, but you may get an extra advantage for overall health by mixing up your workout routine, workouts and strength training.
She personally likes doing a variety of movement, including adding a trendy new class to her routine.
Cardiologist Tip of the Day: Try New Ways to Move Your Body
When Goldberg fractured her ankle, her physical therapist recommended trying Gyrotonic training.
Created by a ballet dancer, this “unique movement method” focuses on balance, strength and flexibility, and uses specialized equipment to increase range of motion and create more agility, according to the company’s website.
The exercises can be adapted to fit the needs of people recovering from an injury or living with a disability.
“It reminds me of being back in ballet class, a lot of the movements. It’s a really intense workout, and it really is great for your posture,” Goldberg tells TODAY.com.
Why It Matters
A mix of exercise is associated with longevity, offering a “potential extra advantage” by maximizing the health benefits of physical activity, a
<p>“When deciding how to exercise, keep in mind that there may be extra health benefits to engaging in multiple types of physical activity, rather than relying on a single type alone,” said corresponding author Yang Hu, a research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in a
