Category: Wellness

Walking for Back Health and Exercise

It’s 2021, and in January, most people start to get back into a fitness and health routine. If you’ve been out of practice from the exercise game, it’s best to ease back in slowly. What if you suffer from recurring back pain? Well, walking is one of the simplest exercises and is frequently overlooked as […]

Cycling Injury Prevention

Thanks to the at-home cycling craze, there are more cyclists on the road and on stationary bikes than ever before. From Peloton to Echelon and your favorite spin class here at our fitness center, Advanced Fitness and Wellness, cycling classes are popping up everywhere. Now, with the summer approaching, some of these avid cyclists are […]

Preparing to Hit the Pavement: Runner’s Tips

Let’s take 2 million runners in the United States. 50% of those runners suffer from some type of running injury and 70% will suffer reinjury. So, what gives? Training strategies and poor technique are the biggest offenders.

Fitness and Heart Health

February is American Heart Month, which is one of our favorite months out of the year. To help keep New Jersey hearts healthy, we want to share with you the heart benefits of daily exercise. Taking care of your heart is one of the most important things you can do. In fact, one of the […]

Resistance Training Helps Fight Age-Related Muscle Loss & Weight Gain

Many people think getting older isn’t fun, but that doesn’t have to be true. Age-related muscle loss and weight gain doesn’t have to be your future. Staying active and keeping your diet in check can help you look and feel your best. So, what type of training is best to keep yourself looking and feeling […]

Tips for Hiring the Right Personal Trainer for You

After 2020, it’s now more important than ever to put your health FIRST! Now that 2021 is FINALLY underway, we are all working hard to stay on track with our New Year fitness plans. Staying active, healthy and fit should be a priority for 2021..and luckily, you’ve come to the right place! We offer a […]

Stress & Headaches

We’ve all been under quite a bit of stress during this tumultuous year. From trouble sleeping to nausea and headaches to anxiety, we’ve all felt some type of stress from recent events. Most commonly, we are hearing our patients are experiencing more headaches than normal when stress levels are at an all time high. Headaches […]

Is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant?

At Advanced Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy in Riverdale, NJ, we see so many different types of patients. From children to athletes and seniors to expectant mothers, we see everyone! One common question we’ve been getting is, “Is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant?” And the answer is yes! Not only is it […]

Benefits of Yoga Classes

Yoga is all about harmonizing your mind, your breath with your movement. The stereotype that yoga “isn’t hard” and “isn’t a real workout” couldn’t be farther from the truth. Our yoga classes offer tons of benefits for both your mental and physical health. And don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself flexible; you can reap […]

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