Exercise
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Train Like An Athlete
November 12, 2025
As a young physical therapist, I’ve observed a growing interest in resistance training among younger individuals. It’s inspiring to see so many young Americans embracing their health—whether they’re striving to achieve personal records, improve their BMI, or simply build confidence. Throughout my early career, I’ve often heard older patients remark, “You’re training me like an […]
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The Effects of Exercise on Mental Health
May 13, 2025
Exercise and physical activity are important for nearly all aspects of life, including not only physical but also mental health. Exercise can help moderate stress levels within the body, improve cognitive function, increase muscle mass, regulate inflammation, reduce body fat, and improve self-image1. Additionally, research has increasingly demonstrated support for exercise and its positive effects […]
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What is the “right” kind of exercise?
February 20, 2023
It can be confusing to navigate the fitness world, whether you are just embarking upon regular exercise for the first time, or have been an athlete your whole life. Lots of people have strong opinions about exercises you should always do or never do, and some of them have research or experience to back those […]
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3 Exercises to Add to Your Daily Routine
October 17, 2022
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, improve balance and reduce your risk of falls, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.1 For those that don’t […]
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What’s a Physical Therapists Favorite Exercise?
June 6, 2022
Hi! I’m Tamara Kas, DPT and I’m a physical therapist at our Grand Rapids City Clinic. If I had to pick my absolute favorite exercise, it would be the SL RDL (Single Leg Romanian Deadlift). Why?- Because it works SO many different things at the same time and can be used in rehab for several different […]
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Hudsonville Trails and Meeting Activity Guidelines
April 21, 2022
Did you know Hudsonville has both paved and unpaved trails for walking, hiking, biking, and more? The great news is the trails can be accessed from common areas around town. The Elmwood Trail (which has a trailhead in the parking lot of Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Hudsonville) and the Hudsonville Nature Center Trail are two […]
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New Year, New You?
January 20, 2022
New Year, New You? It’s January, again, that time when we all determine that we will do better, exercise more, eat healthier, learn a new skill, and grow as people. I’ve already spent time making my goals for 2022, goals about reading, language learning, and…well, perhaps I’ve already forgotten the others. Good thing I wrote […]
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Making Exercise Work For You
June 8, 2021
Staying active can be hard. Most of us want to do more, but where can we find the time? Jobs, kids, volunteer opportunities, cooking, cleaning the house, school activities, and more draw on our time, and a little time for leisure would be nice, too, right? Adding exercise in is hard. Do you ever hear […]
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3 Benefits to Exercise (that have nothing to do with the scale!)
January 21, 2020
Two weeks ago we talked about setting realistic goals and setting yourself up for success in the new year. If any of the goals you set for yourself involve exercise or physical activity, then today’s post is for you. Personally, exercise is one of my favorite things, not only do I like to feel strong […]
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Namaste: Finding My Passion for Yoga
June 4, 2019
Volleyball was my first love. I began playing in 7th grade and never looked back. I had a successful high school and college career and continued to play recreationally as an adult, both in the gym and on the beach. In college, I developed knee pain that, despite conservative care, continued to worsen. By the […]