Dr. Howard Luks

I will never tell you that a certain exercise will "cure" your knee pain.
But I will continually suggest that exercise shouldn't make it worse.
My aches and pains persist. But they don't last as long and are not as strong as they've been in the past. Just keep going.

We all have different reasons for weight training. ⁠
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Whether it's building strength, improving health, or enhancing performance. But the need for weight training is universal. ⁠
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It boosts our overall metabolic health, supports joint stability, and helps us live longer, healthier lives. 💪

Keep moving to keep improving! Staying active is key in managing knee arthritis. 🏃‍♂️

The harder you work out, the easier my day is 😎

Invest in your future health today! What you do now to preserve your fitness will shape your well-being for years to come.

Kickstart your journey to better health—every step counts! Being active is your best defense against silent risks.

Consistent exercise can shield your heart and metabolism during menopause, especially if you're managing hypertension. Keep moving to keep thriving!

Life humbles you. As you grow older, you stop chasing the big things and start valuing the little things. Alone time, enough sleep, a good diet, long walks, and quality time with loved ones. Simplicity becomes the ultimate goal. What are your goals?

Age is just a number, especially if you keep moving! Stay active to stay agile. Remember, if you don’t move, you won’t move.

300 minutes a week = 5 hours of power! Invest in your health by reducing the risk of heart disease, dementia, early death, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. Let's get moving!

Embrace your strength with every workout! 🎉💪

Embrace your strength with every workout! 🎉💪

Fight sarcopenia: Stay strong, stay active. Muscle matters at every age!

We're great at solving problems, but what if we put more energy into preventing them? It's time to prioritize our health and well-being, creating a future where prevention is key. 🌱💪

Daily reminder that regular movement and exercise has the power to transform our health, adding not just years to our life, but life to our years.

Don't let fear sideline you; the rewards of running always outweigh the risks. 🏃‍♂️✨

Remember, to boost longevity and sidestep long-term health complications, exercise is your best ally! Every step, stretch, and sweat session today can help keep those future health hurdles at bay.

Ready to commit to a healthier, longer life? Let’s get moving and avoid the avoidable! 💪

Unlocking a happier, longer life with a key ingredient: exercise. 🌟

It’s not just talk; it’s a lifestyle I live by.

Time to get up and get going—don't wait for life to sound the alarm! Being sedentary? That's the real risk.

Choosing movement? That's choosing life. Let’s make our move before the wake-up call hits us.

Consider this a friendly health alert! 🚨

Embracing movement isn't just good for you - it's crucial.

Together, we're flipping the script on risk, making every step count.

Who's ready to make moves for a healthier future? 💪🌟

Ever feel like skipping your workout?

Remember, the only bad workout is the one that didn't happen. 🏋️‍♂️

Let's kick fear to the curb and embrace our strength together.

Ready to make today count? 🌟

Ever thought about the difference between lifespan and healthspan? 🤔 It's all about adding life to our years, not just years to our life. 🌟

Face it… most runners run too fast on their slow days and too slow on their fast days.

Many blindly follow the “no pain no gain” mantra, assuming that they need to work as hard as possible on every run to see improvement.

However, the reality is that this isn’t how runners get build endurance, resilience, power, aerobic capacity, or improve performance.

Running too fast too often makes it impossible to recover and can lead to injuries and overtraining.

Let's pace ourselves for the long run, not just the sprint. 🏃‍♂️

Let's embrace healthier choices, challenging the misconceptions, and getting our bodies moving! 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Q: What is polarized or 80/20 training?

A: Polarized training has been the most popular method of training the world’s elite endurance athletes for decades.

At its core, polarized training involves doing most of your training at a low intensity. 80% of your training to be exact.

That intensity is measured in terms of your lactate levels, heart rate, or heart rate zones.

While some will rely on lactic acid testing and metabolic testing in labs to precisely identify training zones… for the average runner, heart rate zones work very well. Your heart rate for low-intensity training may be lower or higher than your peers.

Let's talk lactate shuttle because it's the secret sauce to elevating your runs from 'just another 5 miles' to 'strategically boosting my health.'

Too many runners leave their houses every day without a plan. Sure, they might know that they have to do a 5-mile run. But they have no idea how fast it should be, what their optimal heart zone is, or how it should be different from the run they did the day before.

Time to embrace a smarter, scientifically supported approach to our runs

Who else is guilty of focusing on the 'but it's hard' part of running? 🙈

Let's flip the script: think about what staying still might cost us.

Here's to jogging, walking, or sprinting into a healthier future, one step at a time.

Because honestly, we're not just running from getting older; we're running towards staying younger! 🏃‍♀️👟

Hey folks, Dr. Howard J. Luks here! 👋

As an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience, my passion lies in guiding you towards a healthier, more active life.

From the shoulders to the knees, I've spent years specializing in keeping your joints in top shape. But it's not just about surgery; it’s about understanding your body and working together to find the best path to recovery and health. 🤝

As a fellow sports enthusiast and a dad who’s seen his share of household fractures, I know the importance of staying active and the impact of injuries.

Whether it's through my website, social media, or direct care, I’m all about connecting with you and sharing knowledge that can change lives.

Remember, your health journey is a partnership, and I'm here to walk (or run!) that path with you. Let's keep moving towards a healthier future! 💪🌟

Let's choose the gym today for a brighter, stronger tomorrow. Who's with me? 💪🌟

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