In a world filled with fitness trends and workout fads, one cornerstone remains true: strength training. Beyond the pursuit of beautiful muscles, strength training offers many benefits that go far beyond aesthetics. From improving overall health to enhancing daily functionality, strength training is an essential ingredient for daily life and longevity. Strength training (or resistance […]
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Notes from Lara
The Power of Strength Training and Why It’s Essential for Your Health
By Lara Heimann
Apr 26, 2024
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PT Corner with Kristin Williams
5 Simple Core Strengthening Exercises
By Kristin Williams
Apr 11, 2024
In the LYT Method, we stand by the motto “More Core” for a reason. Whether you’re reaching for something, balancing, getting up off the floor, or simply standing in one place, the muscles of the core are working to keep your spine and pelvis stable. Unfortunately, many people are weak in their core. Most people […]
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Notes from Lara
Core CliffsNotes: Unveiling the Powerhouse of Your Body
By Lara Heimann
Mar 30, 2024
When it comes to fitness and overall well-being, few elements are as crucial as understanding and harnessing the power of your core. Often misconstrued as just a set of abdominal muscles, the core is ultimately a complex network of muscles that provide stability, strength, and mobility to the entire body. From maintaining proper posture to […]
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PT Corner with Kristin Williams
Self-Care After An Injury
By Kristin Williams
Mar 14, 2024
When I started college, I had no idea what a physical therapist was or what they did. Sure I’d had some injuries in high school, but nothing that required rehabilitation. It wasn’t until I started having recurring injuries in college track and began seeing multiple athletic trainers and orthopedic doctors that I finally landed myself […]
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Notes from Lara
Injury Prevention: Strategies for a LYT Life
By Lara Heimann
Feb 23, 2024
Injuries are a common concern in various aspects of life, whether in sports, everyday activities, or the workplace. However, many of these injuries are preventable with the right knowledge and practices. We at LYT believe that with biomechanical intelligence and a sharper connection between brain and body, we can employ injury prevention strategies and tips to […]
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PT Corner with Kristin Williams
To Stretch or not to Stretch? Is It Even a Question?
By Kristin Williams
Feb 13, 2024
Over the last 25 years or so, there has been a debate in the literature about the benefits of stretching before exercising. Back in my early athletic years, the thing to do before any sports activity was static stretching. We’d run a lap or two to warm up beforehand and then everyone hit the grass […]
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Notes from Lara
Tips for Replenishing and Recovering
By Lara Heimann
Jan 28, 2024
Have you ever felt drained and/or stressed and assumed that hanging out on the couch was the only way to fully recover? While genuine rest is essential for a balanced nervous system, it’s important to explore a variety of strategies for promoting a harmonious balance between mind and body. To experience the benefits of […]