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My favorite is called Captain Morgan’s, because it works on balance, the core and the outer hip muscles all at the same time.  I like that it is done in standing, as most of the time we are standing and walking.  Strengthening the outer hips and core along with achieving better balance in this functional position help us to walk correctly avoiding the trunk leaning and helps us propel ourselves forward.   We are all tracking our steps, so walking more effectively gives us more steps/day.

My favorite is the plank. Done correctly, they’re fun and a healthy mainstay because they essentially work every muscle group. Increasing strength and endurance of muscles that support your spine, pelvis and posture. I prescribe to an athletic form of Yoga that incorporates multiple planks as a foundational movement. I am grateful to bring CoYo (Core Yoga) to BEST PT.

My favorite is called the lateral step down. A great exercise that targets almost everything. Works on your glutes, quads, arch strength, posture, and balance.

My favorite are scapula rows and retractions in a squat. It works multiple muscles groups at the same time helping me with shoulder blades, core, gluts and many other muscles groups strengthening simultaneously allowing for better posture!

A favorite of mine is the single leg stance (SLS). Crucial for balance and versatile in what it does, the SLS can be modified in many different ways to match the balance needs of the person and to strengthen the legs. The SLS is a key ingredient to gait, balance, and any standing functional movement.

My favorite is the modified dead-bug: Air bike with B shoulder flex with a 5 pound dumbbell. Works on abdominal strength, neutral spine and controlling overhead motions.

– Kim

Squats are my favorite because it is an activity that is done daily. Whether getting out of bed, out of a chair, or out of your car – you are squatting. There are many variations to choose from. Whether it’s a back squat, front squat, box squat, goblet squats, or squat jumps (to name a few) I am able to modify this exercise and find what is most appropriate for my patients.

– Alex

My favorite is the lunge. Lunges are a popular exercise because they can improve strength, flexibility, core, and balance all which are important for daily activities such as getting up and down from the floor and with walking and running.  To achieve health benefits and reduce the risk of injury, it’s important to do all lunge variations with proper form. According to Harvard Health, the lunge, squat and plank in your daily workout can help improve posture.

Out of the many exercises I utilize for both myself and my patients, the bridge is one of my absolute favorites. It’s a great strength exercise for your gluteus maximus which helps with walking as well as more intense exercises like climbing stairs and hills. This exercise also helps all the core muscles and is especially good for anyone who sits for prolonged periods. It can be modified in different ways to match the strength of the person. The bridge is an exercise you can incorporate to build functional strength.

— Niloo

A favorite is scapular retractions involving a resistance band. They are highly effective as warm-ups that can help focus you before beginning more rigorous exercises. They help to strengthen your middle and upper back muscles.

– Patty

My favorite is the pallof press which targets your internal and external obliques, rectus abdominals, glutes, and lower back as one unit. It also trains your hips to stay in place and resist rotation. It is a great core stabilization exercise.

– Stacy