On Tuesday, October 25th 2016, Dr. Kevin Murray shared his orthopedic expertise with the community as part of the Life without Limits workshop held at Mint Condition Fitness.
At Mint Condition Fitness, people of all ages break barriers to overcome the challenges of working out and staying fit. People strive to get to the highest level of Mint Master. It’s a level so difficult that only one member of the Mint Condition team has attained. The measurable goals motivate the members to push harder and keep going knowing that the next level is within their reach.
Not only does Mint Condition promote fitness of the body, but they also promote fitness of the mind. When people think of fitness, people often think of exercising to improve physical appearances. Colin Triplett, owner of Mint Condition Fitness, set up Life without Limits to break this stigma regarding fitness through a 90-minute comprehensive workshop about the impact of exercise on mental health. Dr. Murray joins Colin Triplett and fellow physicians, Dr. Brant Pederson and Dr. Julie Tran-Olive, to talk about the most common problems that aging athletes face.
Dr. Kevin Murray speaks about how to be a lifelong athlete.
Although staying active with age becomes more difficult, Dr. Murray shares that one of the keys to improving the quality of life is through staying a lifelong athlete. As an athlete himself, Dr. Murray applies his orthopedic expertise to provide the audience with the best tips to for staying a lifelong athlete. He states that through proper strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular training along with proper nutrition, people can become a lifelong athlete. Dr. Tran-Olive also adds that for people to stay a lifelong athlete, the right amount of nutrients and vitamins must be taken. Without the proper nutrients and vitamins, Dr. Tran-Olive states that people will be more susceptible to common diseases. Furthermore, nearly everyone spends most of their day sitting at a desk in an uncomfortable manner. During the workshop, Dr. Pederson demonstrated the best way to keep posture and exceptional balance while sitting and how it can impact how one feels and looks.
From left to right: Dr. Julie Tran-Olive, Colin Triplett, and Dr. Brant Pederson. PC: Hanna Levitz
Lastly, Colin wraps up the event by bringing together all the knowledge from the speakers and what goes into maximizing life. Exercise is not just about another push up or a heavier weight, exercise is about the impact that it can create into one’s overall health including mental health.
To learn more about Mint Condition Fitness and their program, visit their website here.