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Same walk. Different workload. 👟

Dr. Emily and Dr. Kim both use weighted vests to increase the intensity of an ordinary walk without having to increase their speed.

The additional load asks more of the legs and core, raises the cardiovascular demand and provides extra weight-bearing stimulus for the bones. That added stimulus may help support bone health—especially when weighted walking is combined with resistance training and other appropriate exercise.

Thinking about trying one?

• Start around 5% of your body weight
• Keep the vest at or below 10%
• Begin with a shorter walk than usual
• Gradually increase either the distance or the weight—not both at once
• Choose a vest that fits snugly and keeps the weight evenly distributed
• Scale back if it changes your posture or walking pattern or causes pain

Weighted walking isn’t right for everyone. Check with a healthcare professional first if you have balance concerns or existing joint, neck, back, heart or lung conditions.

If you are wondering how to add this into your routine, ask us! We're here for you!

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Working from home often means working from the couch, kitchen counter—or with the laptop quite literally on your lap. 💻

When your screen sits too low, your head and shoulders naturally follow it. Over time, that position can contribute to neck and upper-back fatigue.

Try raising your laptop closer to eye level, using a separate keyboard and mouse when possible, and supporting your forearms so your shoulders can relax. You don’t need a perfect home office; a few small adjustments can make your current setup much more comfortable.

Where is your favorite—or most questionable—place to work from home? 😂

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Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage of our First Responders, and remain deeply grateful to the members of our U.S. Military—past and present—who serve our country.

We will never forget.

Your calf muscles do more than help you walk—they also help move blood from your lower legs back toward your heart. That makes regular movement especially important if you spend long periods sitting or standing.

A few simple ways to support healthy circulation:

👟 Take short, frequent walks throughout the day
🦶 Point and flex your toes while sitting
🔄 Add a few slow ankle circles in each direction
⬆️ Elevate your feet when relaxing
🪑 Change positions regularly instead of staying still for hours
💪 Try a few supported calf raises at the counter

Small movement breaks add up! Save this as your reminder to keep those calves working.

Persistent swelling, unusual warmth or redness, or sudden one-sided leg symptoms should always be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

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The “perfect” posture isn’t one you can hold all day.

Sitting isn’t necessarily bad—and standing isn’t automatically better. What matters is giving your body some variety throughout the day.

Sit for a while, stand when you can, take a quick lap around the office, or simply shift positions before stiffness reminds you that it’s time to move.

Small changes throughout the day can make a big difference in how you feel by the time you head home.

What’s your favorite way to sneak a little more movement into your workday?

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After a week of talking about balance, it’s time to give your feet a little credit. 👣

Each foot contains 26 bones and 33 joints—all working together to absorb impact, adapt to uneven ground and make the tiny adjustments that help keep you upright.

So when vacation suddenly means 20,000 steps a day in flip-flops…your feet may have some feedback...and that may affect your back and hips. 😅

Flip-flops are perfect for the pool, but for all-day exploring, give your feet a little more support—and ease into those extra miles when you can.

What’s the highest step count your feet have survived on vacation? ⬇️

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Balance is a team effort.

Your eyes, inner ears, joints, brain and muscles are constantly working together to help you stay steady. Each system has a different job—from sensing your surroundings and body position to making the quick muscular corrections that may keep a stumble from becoming a fall.

Click through the images to see how the pieces work together.

The good news? Balance is trainable.

This post kicks off our new BUILD BETTER BALANCE series. Each Wednesday, we’ll share a simple exercise designed to improve strength, stability and confidence.

Follow our page so you don’t miss the first exercise—and share this with someone who wants to feel steadier on their feet.

Need help getting started? We’re here for you.

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Balance isn’t something you either have or you don’t—it’s a skill you can practice.

Simple habits like standing on one leg while brushing your teeth, walking heel-to-toe or adding single-leg holds to your workout can help improve stability and coordination over time.

Try it now: Can you balance on one leg for 10 seconds without grabbing onto anything? Drop a ✅ if you made it—and stay tuned because we’re putting the Gulfside team to the test later this week. 😆

Small habits. Big impact. 💚

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Your core is a lot more than the muscles you see in the mirror.

It includes deep stabilizers like the transverse abdominis, diaphragm, pelvic floor and multifidus—along with your abdominals, obliques, back muscles, hips and gluteals.

Together, these muscles help stabilize your spine, maintain balance and transfer force between your upper and lower body. So if your entire “core workout” is crunches, you may be leaving quite a bit out. 😉

What’s your go-to core exercise? 💪

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