Exercise of the Week

Squat Variations

On December 7, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

The Squat is a perfect all over leg exercise. There are many variations and we will go over a few here today so that there is something for everyone! These are great to add to you dog walk because you can do them anywhere! The Wall Squat isolates the quadriceps muscles in the front of the leg, it is a good starting point especially if you have knee problems. Sometimes the knee pain will go away after you strengthen and/ or stretch the surrounding muscles. Wall Squat: Stand with your back against a wall or stable service Walk your feet

MIM: Bicycle

On November 30, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Weather got you holed up in your house? Can’t walk the dog? No worries. We have a great core exercise for you to do. The Bicycle will hit all of the core muscles and may even get your heart rate up a little. Lay supine on floor (facing up) Bring your hands behind your head but don’t yank on your neck Raise your shoulders up off of the ground, try to keep your shoulder blades up, not just your neck Raise your feet and bend your knees Bring your left shoulder/ elbow to your right knee and then alternate. If

MIM: Extra Steps

On November 16, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

We’ve all heard that walking is important to our health. We sit down far more than we should, especially if you work at a desk most of the day. So how do you get those extra steps in? We have a few ideas and some are great for your pup, too… -Park as FAR AWAY as possible from where you are going! Whether it’s to the store, to work, or a friend’s house, parking a little ways away is an easy way to get lots of walking in! This works great with Fido, too: by parking further away from

Quad Stretch

On November 2, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Do you run? Walk? Sit? If you do, your quadriceps and hip flexors are probably tight. When they get tight, they pull on your pelvis which in turn may cause back and knee pain. This stretch is really important to do on a daily basis to keep your legs stretched out and working properly. You can do it anywhere. Using a prop like a chair or table helps so that you can relax into the stretch. If you add a little backbend and push your hip forward, you will feel it more. For an advanced & more

MIM: Vary Your Pace

On October 26, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

This week’s challenge is an easy one to add to your dog walk or next workout – we are varying our paces using different landmarks and speeds. This is good to do for lots of reasons: it gets your heart rate up to get a better workout, it helps you get faster, and it is great practice for your dog to heel at changing paces! Simply pick landmarks such as light poles or park benches that are somewhat regular. This can be done with walking or running. If running, start with a jog – an easy pace you could keep up