Whether you live at the gym or find other ways to stay active in Nassau County, exercise is crucial to living healthy. Avoiding activities designed to promote wellness can cause you to gain weight, making your body weaker and reducing your flexibility. If tackling this task on your own seems overwhelming, a physical therapist can always help. They will create a fitness regimen to achieve your wellness goals and give you the tools to sustain a healthier lifestyle on your own.

One key to improving your wellness is by performing aerobic exercises. With your cardiovascular health in mind, your physical therapists will give you exercises that will help you burn calories and increase your body’s metabolism. A downside of inactivity is that your muscles can tighten up which will have a negative impact on your flexibility and posture. By stretching, your posture will improve and make performing certain tasks much easier. In addition to exercising, learning how to avoid unhealthy habits is key to good wellness.

Outside of physical therapy, it is important to continue to do things that are good for your body. Taking frequent breaks from sitting, or using the computer, to walk or partake in any other physical activity is incredibly beneficial. Just like most activities, the more you do something, the easier it becomes. By choosing to walk instead of using the elevator, exercising and making other healthy choices will soon become second nature.

If you live in Nassau County and are looking to improve your wellness, Physical Therapy Finder can help. By typing in your zip code, we will show you all of our participating physical therapists assisting patients just like you in your area. PT Finder lets you decide who will help you achieve your wellness goals. To see who we work with, click on our participant’s tab. For more information or any questions you may have, call us at 631-268-4112.