A Brief Guide to Avoiding Overuse Injuries
An overuse injury is any type of muscle or joint injury that occurs due to a repetitive stress, strain, or injury. Though they can happen to anyone, overuse injuries become more prominent as you get...
View ArticleMove Easy This Summer with a Massage Special from 5focus!
Getting a massage is commonly considered to be a luxurious and pampering experience, but deep muscle and therapeutic massages differ from Swedish-style massages and can have significant impacts on your...
View ArticleIt’s Not Too Late to Register for the Lake Union 10K!
One of the five must-run 10K races in Seattle, the annual Lake Union 10K is a great opportunity to compete for a season's best or personal best time right in the heart of Seattle. With beautiful views...
View Article5 Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massages are sometimes seen as a luxury or an indulgence that only people with too much time on their hands can find beneficial. While a massage is a comforting and revitalizing experience, there are...
View ArticleHow Good Body Balance and Symmetry Prevent Injury
Balance is a critical part of the health of our life, and our bodies. Good health is not just about eating right or exercising for strong muscles, it’s about achieving a whole health that includes...
View ArticleKinesis® Workouts: How One Program Can Tone and Strengthen Your Whole Body
One of Seattle’s best workouts is available at 5focus Movement Studio in South Lake Union. Named Kinesis® after the revolutionary resistance equipment used each class; this unique interval training...
View Article5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Lower Back
Your lower back and core muscles are the foundation of your body's movement, but some of the most common complaints we hear from patients are nagging issues with lower back pain. Chronic pain should be...
View ArticleWhat to Expect from Your First Kinesis Classes
Kinesis® Interval Training is a fun and energetic new fitness program, but as with many exercise concepts, it can be intimidating for newcomers. Thankfully, 5focus provides a small group environment...
View ArticleTreating Scarring and Soft Tissue Injuries with Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage has been a top treatment for soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains for many years. It is also an excellent method for managing and reducing scar tissue. Treating scarring...
View Article4 Strategies to Help Keep Your 2016 Fitness Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions are notoriously ineffective, with more than a third of people breaking their goals by the end of January. Typically, most emphasis is placed on fitness or wellness-related goals...
View Article3 Secret Benefits of Regular Massage Therapy
Most people consider massages to be luxurious, pampering indulgences that are only routinely available to the rich and leisured. However, with healthcare programs increasingly adding wellness and...
View ArticleAll About Fascia: How Relaxing Connective Tissue Could be the Key to Recovery
Fascia, the connective tissue that stabilizes muscles and internal organs in the human body, is an unrepresented aspect of the physical rehabilitation and recovery process. Three types of fascia exist...
View ArticleHow 5focus Kinesis Training Translates to Real-World Activities
Kinesis Interval Training, the fun and energetic fitness strategy at 5focus, isn't just a great way to get in shape - regular Kinesis classes can actually lead to noticeable benefits in your favorite...
View Article5 Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy almost sounds like something from a science-fiction movie, but in reality it's a hands-on manual manipulation technique that can be very beneficial for some people! Practitioners...
View Article5 Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massages are sometimes seen as a luxury or an indulgence that only people with too much time on their hands can find beneficial. While a massage is a comforting and revitalizing experience, there are...
View Article5 Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy almost sounds like something from a science-fiction movie, but in reality it's a hands-on manual manipulation technique that can be very beneficial for some people! Practitioners...
View ArticleShould You Swap Your Office Chair for an Exercise Ball?
Have you ever scoffed at a particularly active coworker who kept a giant exercise ball near their desk? Or perhaps you’ve heard someone around the office boasting about the personal benefits they’ve...
View ArticleHow to Enjoy the Holidays and Maintain Your Waistline
Face it: You’re likely going to end up at a fair share of holiday parties this season. Whether you’re volunteering at your child’s classroom cookie party, taking trips to the taco bar at a catered work...
View ArticleParents: Why You Should Choose a Fitness Center with Child Care
Maybe you’re starting on your New Year’s resolution in earnest; maybe you’ve been hit with rising membership fees at your previous gym; or maybe you simply want access to fun group exercise classes....
View ArticleThe Best Fitness Secrets for New Mothers
In addition to missing out on sleep and recovering from the physical trauma of childbirth, new moms are sometimes unrealistically expected to bounce back within weeks of delivering. For some, this can...
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