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Benefits of Virtual Physical Therapy

Background The COVID-19 pandemic compelled many physical therapists to pivot to Virtual Physical Therapy. Also recognized as “Telehealth Physical Therapy,” the practice is rapidly growing. What is Telehealth Physical Therapy? Rather than traveling for an in-person visit, patients communicate with a physical therapist via phone call or video conference. This especially benefits patients in which physical touch from their PT is not required. Remote physical therapy sessions can be used

Marissa Meshulam (MS, RD, CDN) Series: What to Expect in Your Intake Call?

Marissa Meshulam MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who offers a wide range of services including individual nutrition coaching, group therapy, corporate wellness events, and brand consulting through her brand MPM Nutrition. Marissa is also an active personality who co-hosts The Wellness Wake-Up podcast. In this four-week content series, Marissa shares helpful tips to share some benefits of working with a registered dietician with the FlexIt audience.  In

Cardio vs Strength: Which is Better for Fitness Goals?

Is it a cardio day, or strength day – it’s the age-old question in the fitness world. Before getting into the benefits of each, it is important to distinguish the difference between the two exercises.  Strength is an anaerobic activity while cardio is aerobic. Anaerobic exercises break down glucose for energy without heavily relying on oxygen, while aerobic activities use oxygen to increase breathing and heart rate. Why Cardio? Cardio

The Popularity of Fitness Classes

The first traditional fitness class happened in 1969 and began to see growth in the 1980s. The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America created the first standards and guidelines for group exercise in 1983. By 1984, it was reported that 24.4 million Americans participated in aerobics. In the 1980s, aerobics was viewed as popular but also very dangerous. Aerobics began to diminish when injury concerns started to rise at an

Marissa Meshulam (MS, RD, CDN) Series: Benefits of an RD with a Hospital Background

Marissa Meshulam MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who offers a wide range of services including individual nutrition coaching, group therapy, corporate wellness events, and brand consulting through her brand MPM Nutrition. Marissa is also an active personality who co-hosts The Wellness Wake-Up podcast. In this four-week content series, Marissa shares helpful tips to share some benefits of working with a registered dietician with the FlexIt audience.  In