Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA President and Chief Executive Officer | Hospital for Special Surgery
Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA President and Chief Executive Officer | Hospital for Special Surgery
The New York Times highlights the importance of a comprehensive fitness routine, akin to maintaining a balanced diet, for achieving various health benefits. Different exercises contribute to cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strengthening, and improved mobility and balance. Some exercises offer multiple benefits simultaneously.
Stephen Ranellone, an exercise physiologist at HSS with certifications including NSCA-CSCS, FRCms, and FMS, discusses five top full-body exercises as recommended by trainers.
Among these is the Turkish get-up. This multi-step exercise involves moving from the floor to standing and back again. It has historical roots dating back to 18th-century wrestlers and engages numerous muscle groups.
“There are so many different stages,” each offering distinct advantages, according to Ranellone. The Turkish get-up targets the core, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and hips.
Ranellone also notes that this exercise requires flexibility, mobility, and coordination. It trains both muscles and mind to work in unison. Although it may seem daunting initially, it can be broken down into manageable parts.
For more details on these exercises, visit nytimes.com.
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