The hamstrings are a set of big muscle groups located at the top posterior (back) of the legs. They run right into our sit bones. These muscles are responsible for supporting the knees, hips, and pelvis. The hamstrings help us with walking, bending, running, jumping and squatting movements. Athletes tend to experience strains that can …Read More…
December 1-7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week and it’s no secret that handwashing is more important than ever. So have you found yourself washing more lately than ever in your life? This consistency can be good for killing germs but bad for the health of our hands if they become dry, cracked or sore. So …Read More…
In Asheville, we know about good food and it is one of the best times of the year for all foodies; Holiday season and we are approaching it faster than you think. So, who’s ready to pack on the annual holiday 10? Meaning an extra 10 pounds of weight as we eat our way through …Read More…
Taking a stand on your health can be one of the most powerful tools for longevity. Falls prevention is key to quality longevity too. At Pisgah Valley Retirement Community, we are fortunate to have a gym on site for all independent residents to access. Not to mention the qualified staff trained to recommend specific exercises …Read More…
Rates of depression, anxiety and even suicide have increased since the pandemic. It is not surprising to learn that mental health issues have risen during the pandemic and this has led people to seek ways of coping. A study was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry that examined external factors such as social interaction, …Read More…
Has COVID-19 put a damper on your workout routine? You aren’t the only one. Even at Pisgah Valley, our wellness center has been closed for months leaving members and residents of our facility in need of guidance for at-home workouts. Posture, speed, proper weight and breathing technique can make or break a workout. Proper breathing …Read More…
Have you ever been in a workout class or following along with a video and the instructor cues the group with, “engage your core,” and wondered exactly what that meant? The core is not just the group of muscles that people refer to as the abdominals. The core includes the back, abdominals, buttock and pelvic …Read More…
The aging process can sometimes be a hard road to navigate with changes that take place within the body and mind, but maintaining an active lifestyle is one way to help cope with these changes. Maintaining a regular routine of body movement can help keep muscles toned, your heart conditioned and joints flexible. Whether quarantine …Read More…
The current challenge of COVID- 19 not only makes us carry extra pressures to observe our overall exposure to the disease but we must socially distance ourselves. Not to mention, living in a retirement community like Pisgah Valley, you may feel even more pressure at this time. That means we can’t be in the physical …Read More…
Each year at Pisgah Valley Retirement Community, we host a recycling review for the independent residents. This topic is always highly attended with members of the community ready to fire off questions of can this be recycled and can that be recycled? Over time, this has become an annual presentation because the world of recycling …Read More…
