by excy | Sep 1, 2020 | Butt Seriously: The Science of Exercise., Excy Workouts: Cardio, Strength Training, and Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
In August, we kicked off a resilience challenge to try to ignite some new habits to help build resilience and stay positive during this COVID-19 pandemic. I found myself in somewhat of a funk and needed to focus on my mental health as well as my physical health. After... 
by excy | May 25, 2017 | Butt Seriously: The Science of Exercise., Excy Workouts: Cardio, Strength Training, and Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Get the Arm Candy for Your Heart The benefits of an upper body ergometer do not just come down to a vanity play of getting a little arm candy, it also comes down to overall health. That’s why upper body ergometers (UBE) are so widely used by elite athletes and sports... 
by excy | Mar 24, 2017 | Butt Seriously: The Science of Exercise., Excy Workouts: Cardio, Strength Training, and Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Over the weekend, my son hurt his knee (avulsion fracture) during motocross. We will not know the full extent of his knee injury until the swelling is down, a complete range of motion test can be done, and possibly an MRI. Thankfully he was wearing knee braces and we... 
by excy | Jan 2, 2017 | Excy Workouts: Cardio, Strength Training, and Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
We just kicked off Day 2 of our Live Move More challenge on Facebook, which is all about getting to know Excy as an arm bike (similar to an upper body ergometer, but more versatile) for aerobic, anaerobic, and range of motion exercises. All too often, when we think of... 
by excy | Dec 8, 2016 | Butt Seriously: The Science of Exercise., Excy Workouts: Cardio, Strength Training, and Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
There’s a recent article in Time Magazine titled “How Do I Burn Calories With an Injury?” It’s a great question. Whether you are a serious athlete or an active recreational athlete, a body in motion likes to stay in motion, which means you likely are looking for the...