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Healthy Tips for Working at a Desk Job

By Dr. Levi Harrison Working at a desk can be tiring and boring if you allow that to happen. Let’s spruce up and brighten your day with exercises at your desk! Make your desk job a series of mini-workouts throughout the day. Here are some daily tips for improving your overall health at work.  …

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Healthy Holiday Tips

By Dr. Levi Harrison Your holiday tips:   1. Continue to exercise during the holidays. In between shopping blitzes, be sure to prioritize a daily 20-30 min. cardio cross-training routine. Incorporate exercise while shopping. Take the stairs at the mall and park further away from the entrance in a well travelled and properly illuminated safe parking…

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Hiking for Couples

By Dr. Levi Harrison Hiking is a great de-stressing date with cardiovascular benefits. This outdoor activity provides an opportunity to really enjoy the company of your partner. Consider hiking on a safe trail with a gradual incline depending on your overall fitness levels. I recommend taking the following back pack items: water, sunblock/ sunscreen, food…

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Cycling for Fitness

By Dr. Levi Harrison   Three Tips For Enhanced Benefits From An Indoor Cycling Class   #1. Stretch before and after your class   Stretching is a critical aspect of any exercise or fitness class. For cycling, stretching your quads, hamstrings and calves should always be done for 10-15 minutes before getting on your cycle….

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What are The Surgical Risks for Orthopedic Surgery?

By D. Levi Harrison, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Author: The Art of Fitness:  A Journey to Self-Enhancement www.DrLeviHarrison.com   Surgical risks of an orthopedic procedure should always be discussed at length with your surgeon. She or he must be aware that you understand and accept the risks of surgery. Remember when you are having an orthopedic…

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Home Exercise Equipment

By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon   Therabands: Therabands are an effective tool for a weight training program because it give the joints a respit from weight bearing activities while continuing to improve flexibility and range of motion. These bands also assist in maintaining the appropriate contractility of muscle fibers, ligaments and tendons. These resistance bands allow you…

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What exactly is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common compressive nerve problem in the upper extremity. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist. There are over 490,000 cases each year in the United States. It affects 10% of the general population. It is important to know that there are many risk factors…

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Cardiovascular Training for Basketball by Dr. Levi Harrison

Hi, this is Dr. Levi, your fitness doctor, author of "The Art of Fitness" and an orthopedic surgeon. Today, I'll be demonstrating exercises that will increase your cardiovascular fitness for basketball. You're going to enjoy this. You want to make sure that you position yourself, you are standing erect. The basketball is in front of...

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How To Maintain Your Fitness When Injured

By Dr. Levi Harrison   Staying fit can be a challenge for many people even when they are well and injury free. To maintain our fitness levels it is imperative that we are committed and consistent in our exercise regimens. In my book, The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement, I dedicated two…

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How to Get Lean While You Clean

As an Orthopedic Surgeon and fitness instructor, I often see patients who say they don’t have time to exercise, despite knowing how important it is for overall health and wellness. They’ve got the motivation, but lack the creativity to get it done. Between juggling kids, errands, work, and household chores, sometimes there simply isn’t enough…

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