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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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Rock Climbing for couples

By Dr. Levi Harrison Rock climbing is a fun and challenging activity to do as a couple. Choose together an indoor facility which takes out variables like the weather, small animals or insects in crevices, or buying equipment, etc. Be sure to choose a climbing facility that will instruct, and provide all harness and safety…

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Ankle Injuries and Balance/ Proprioception Exercises

As an orthopedic surgeon, I treat many people each month who have ankle sprains of varying severity. This is a very common injury in all sports. I often treat this injury in football players, hockey players, runners, gymnasts and walkers. It is imperative to know that appropriate rehabilitation for this type of injury must have…

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Basic Posture Strengthening by Dr. Levi Harrison

By Dr. Levi Harrison   “Good Posture” is a basic tenet of “good health”! Poor posture decreases your ability to effectively breathe and oxygen is needed to sustain all organ systems of a healthy body. The lack of appropriate posture increases your risks for neck, shoulder and lower back pain and strains. inappropriate posture also…

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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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Maintaining hand, wrist and elbow health for gamers and computer users

By D. Levi Harrison, MD Orthopedic Surgeon: Hand, wrist and upper extremity specialist www.DrLeviHarrison.com As an orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in hand, wrist and upper extremity issues, I come across many individuals who suffer from repetitive stress injuries. The causation for such conditions can certainly vary, however, a substantial portion of these injuries arise from...

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What should I eat before and after my workout?

By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon/ Fitness Expert in Los Angeles, CA   Patients, athletes and clients are often asking about the best foods to eat before and after workouts. There is often significant confusion about this area. This compact article will give you a doctor’s perspective about the appropriate way to make healthy food…

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5 Running Tips from Dr. Levi Harrison

By Levi Harrison, MD Orthopedic Surgeon   #1. Wear sunscreen/ sunblock even when it is overcast or cloudy outside to have protection from harmful rays of UV-A and UV-B light.   #2. Wear a cap when running to not only impede sweat in your eyes, but also to protect the crown of your head from…

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Dr. Levi Harrison Kickboxing Fitness: Lucky Gloves Gym

On Wednesday, February 19th,  Dr. Levi Harrison, the fitness doctor, a Los Angeles orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in hand, wrist and upper extremity conditions joined the “Lucky Gloves Gym”, located in Glendale, California, in leading a cardio kickboxing class. Dr. Levi Harrison is the author of The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement,…

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