PT Tips: Stay Active No Matter What Age
Posted on Jul 03, 2015
Staying active throughout life plays a crucial part in both mental and physical health. According to the World Health Organization, only 22% of the population 65 years and older continues to exercise regularly and that number splits in half as adults reach the age of 85 years of age. With less time spent exercising, we are putting ourselves at risk for a […]
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Healthy Diet: Carrot and Avocado Salad
Posted on Jul 01, 2015
Last week we roasted beets from Farmer’s Market to make a delicious salad. This week we are roasting carrots and pairing them with avocados. I am always on the lookout for different or unusual combinations and this recipe from Smitten Kitchen caught my eye. The sweetness of the carrots pairs beautifully with the freshness of […]
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Wisconsin Activities: Fireworks, 5ks and the Fourth
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Firecracker 5K-Kaukauna, WI July 4th If you haven’t done a 5k on the morning of the fourth, you’re doing it wrong. There’s nothing better than putting on your favorite red, white and blue outfit and being active. You can even walk the 5k if you’re not much of a runner and the kids can participate in […]
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PT Tips: Low Back Pain
Posted on Jun 26, 2015
June’s tip of the month is courtesy of Peak’s very own Miles Weber. Here are a couple tips on how to prevent and care for low back pain. 5 Ways To Prevent Back Pain: 1. Improve your core strength. Your core plays a crucial role in stabilizing your back and although it is often overlooked, it […]
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Healthy Diet: Roasted Beet Salad
Posted on Jun 24, 2015
If there is one thing you can count on all summer long it is the abundance of beets at the Farmer’s Market. Beets are one of those foods I recently re-discovered. Up until a few years ago I thought all beets were like the ones you get out of a can: tasteless, slimy and unnaturally red. […]
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Wisconsin Activities: Music Festivals
Posted on Jun 22, 2015
There’s simply nothing better to do with your summer than go to a concert. Country USA: Oshkosh, WI June 23rd-June 27th If you’re one for mud, drinks, and some of the best country singers around- Country USA is definitely for you. It’s certainly not for all music lovers, but if you’re patient enough to wait in the endless […]
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What’s Your Workout: Quick and Easy Summer Workout
Posted on Jun 19, 2015
What is High Intensity Interval Training? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), is described as alternating bouts of intense exercise followed by short periods of rest. Why do I love HIIT so much? HIIT has gained much of its popularity due to fact that it is a fast and effective way to sneak in a workout. It can […]
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Healthy Diet: My Favorite Granola Recipe
Posted on Jun 17, 2015
If you want to cut back on your daily sugar intake, breakfast foods are a good place to start. Cereals are fast and easy but they easily contain 10+ grams of sugar per serving. Plus, cereals leave you feeling hungry an hour later because they contain very little protein. Nowadays I eat plain, whole fat yogurt […]
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