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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Danielle Brooks Undergoes Physical Therapy Amidst 'Color Purple' Filming Challenges"

Danielle Brooks, who reprised her role as Sofia in the film adaptation of "The Color Purple," revealed that she required physical therapy after filming an intense arrest scene. The scene, which took two days to shoot, was physically demanding and led to Brooks injuring her back. Despite the challenges, Brooks emphasized her commitment to embodying the character fully, using her entire body to portray Sofia's experiences. The film has been successful at the box office and has received critical acclaim, with co-star Fantasia Barrino earning a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Celie.

via BuzzFeed News|

##daniellebrooks #entertainment

health-and-fitness2 years ago•3 min saved

"Strategies to Ease the Challenge of Standing Up with Age"

As people age, standing up from sitting or lying down can become more challenging due to muscle mass loss and decreased balance, coordination, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. To combat this, Consumer Reports suggests opting for firm seats, raising chair height, positioning oneself correctly before standing, using assistive devices if necessary, and consulting a doctor if problems persist. Additionally, four exercises are recommended to strengthen muscles involved in standing: standing up without using chair armrests, pausing midway while standing, lowering oneself slowly to a seat, and practicing standing from lower and softer surfaces. These exercises, performed regularly, can help improve the ability to stand.

via The Washington Post|

##aging #exercise

health-and-wellness2 years ago•3 min saved

"Maximizing Hand Flexibility and Fitness through Daily Stretching"

#FitTok is promoting the importance of hand mobility and posting instructional videos on how to stretch your hands. Hand mobility exercises can help improve the function of your hands and reduce the risk of injury. Signs that you need to stretch your hands include stiffness, achiness, weakness, trouble grasping onto objects, or struggling with dexterity. Hand stretches and wrist mobility exercises can help keep your hands loose and flexible.

via Bustle|

#fittok #flexibility #handmobility