Physical Therapy Today: A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU – Part II, Exercise for life

In the last Physical Therapy Today article, “A New Year, A New You-Part I-Lifestyle Changes.” I wrote about how to accomplish permanent lifestyle changes so you can have a healthier, happier, and longer life. Today, we will consider one important factor, your exercise habit, when taking inventory of your current lifestyle and what changes need to be made.

I can hear you all groaning. Exercise, for some, is not enjoyable. There are certain barriers to overcome to make exercise a part of your lifestyle. For example, rearranging a busy schedule, finding childcare, working around physical limitati...