By Dr. Levi Harrison The Battling Ropes are a great way to increase core and cardiovascular fitness. This type of exercise routine will improve stamina and strength. It is imperative to execute all movements with proper form and focused intention. I use the battling ropes for my personal fitness routines and while training my clientele….
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….
By Dr. Levi Harrison “Dr. Levi, how do I choose the best supplement?” “Dr. Levi, are all supplements safe and good?” “Which supplements do you take Dr. Levi?” These are the most common questions that my patients ask me on a daily basis. They truly want to…
By Dr. Levi Harrison, # 1. Look in the mirror for 1 minute in the morning and laugh while loving and appreciating your body. #2. Drink more water…It does a body good! #3. Commit to your personal fitness/ wellness plan. #4. Make a short list of monthly fitness goals and review them…
Today, we’ll be demonstrating exercises for you to do to prevent knee sprains. What is a knee sprain? A knee sprain’s an injury to one of the four ligaments of your knee, either the anterior cruciate ligament, the posterior cruciate ligament, the medial collateral ligament, or the lateral collateral ligament.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
By Jo Whiddon So you’ve thoroughly kicked yourself in gear for the New Year, setting goals, aiming for health and fitness in every aspect of your life, avoiding fast-food lines and office party temptations. But are you running stag, or are you pushing it with your other half? What I mean is: do you…
