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Physical balance is the ability to maintain your center of gravity within your base of support and it is different for everyone! Depending on your height, weight and how you walk or stand, your center of gravity might be different from the person next to you.

So…why is having better balance so important? It’s because the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injury in adults is due to accidental falling. Let’s join Maddi Stewart, Physical Therapist at Therapy in Motion, as she tells you all about your balance and how to improve it to avoid injury.

This video is from the Healthy Living Series I filmed in partnership with Therapy in Motion and the Norman YMCA. Catch more episodes on the Norman YMCA YouTube channel.

What is self-care? How do we practice and simplify it? In this episode, Carrie Jankowski, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the OU College of Arts & Sciences will explore the meaning self-care and how it effects your well being.

Intentional actions can reduce physical, psychological and behavioral negative outcomes that are a result of stressors. Strengthening these habits can build your capacity to handle future stress appropriately.

This video is from the Healthy Living Series I filmed in partnership with Therapy in Motion and the Norman YMCA. Catch more episodes on the Norman YMCA YouTube channel.

Strength training isn’t just for body builders! There are many reasons to practice strength training. It can help you manage or lose weight, increase your metabolism and help you burn calories. Overall, strength training enhances your overall quality of live and improves your ability to do every day activities.

This video is from the Healthy Living Series I filmed in partnership with Therapy in Motion and the Norman YMCA. Catch more episodes on the Norman YMCA YouTube channel.

Your core is the dynamic muscle foundation of your body. The benefits of core strength can enhance proper posture, promote segmental spinal stability, allow for pain free movement, prevent injury and improve breathing technique.

In this video, we are going to show you how to enhance your core stability using the Pilates Method. The Pilates Method of exercise and physical movement is designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. This video features Certified Pilates Instructors from Pilates Fitness Center: a therapeutic Pilates studio and healthy living program of the Cleveland County Family YMCA.

This video is from the Healthy Living Series I filmed in partnership with Therapy in Motion and the Norman YMCA. Catch more episodes on the Norman YMCA YouTube channel.

Proper stretching techniques can have a positive impact on the smallest aspects of our day to day lives. From unloading the dishwasher to reaching to the highest shelf on the wall, taking time out of your day to properly stretch your muscles can improve body coordination, increase flexibility and prevent injury.

Join Zoey Dunning, Physical Therapist of Therapy in Motion as she leads you to freedom from the restriction of tight muscles.

This video is from the Healthy Living Series I filmed in partnership with Therapy in Motion and the Norman YMCA. Catch more episodes on the Norman YMCA YouTube channel.