Fitness With Dr. Capicotto

The fitness section highlights Dr. Capicotto’s passion for powerlifting and the importance of regular exercise for a healthy spine. Discover workout routines designed to strengthen your core, improve your posture, and enhance your physical wellbeing. Learn how integrating fitness into your daily life can lead to a stronger, healthier spine and improved overall health.

When I'm watching fitness influencers, or even other surgeons, giving advice on fitness and staying healthy, I have one question.

My Question When Watching Fitness Influencers

My mission (which I've happily accepted) is to become the best spine surgeon I can possibly be. So when I'm watching fitness influencers, or even ...
Finding the right morning workout to keep my energy levels high.

Morning Workouts: Finding The Right Balance To Keep Energy Levels High

I love to kickstart my morning with a workout to get my body energized for the day. The tricky part is finding the right routine ...
Let's get real about why we workout. I do it to improve my performance as a spine surgeon. (Explanation in video.) Why do YOU workout?

Let’s Get Real About Why We Workout

Let's get real about why we workout. I do it to improve my performance as a spine surgeon. (Explanation in video.) Why do YOU workout? ...
Who's laughing now? (Not us after this tough workout!)

Who’s Laughing Now? (Not Us After This Tough Workout!)

Who's laughing now? (Not us after this tough workout!) Some workouts are easy and others really put us through our paces: ✓ Abs ✓ Speed ...
I love to defy the standards for what "old" people can accomplish in the gym. Feeling spry and springy with this balance exercise!

Defying the Standards for Old People & Fitness

Muhammad Ali once said, "Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are." I love to defy the ...
We may be slow to wake up for that early morning workout but once we hit the equipment, we're on fire.

Early Morning Workout

Pushing med balls – and our limits! We may be slow to wake up for that 5:30 early morning workout but once we hit the ...

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The Connection Between Fall Allergies and Back Pain

The Connection Between Fall Allergies and Back Pain

Many people every year suffer from fall allergies and believe it or not these fall allergies have a connection to back pain. Here’s how allergies ...
Pumpkin Picking Without Back Pain

Pumpkin Picking Without Back Pain

Heading to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin is the perfect fall activity to do with your friends and family. However, amid the ...
How to Avoid Back Pain While Decorating for Fall

How to Avoid Back Pain While Decorating for Fall

Now’s the time to bring out those pumpkins, wreaths, and more to decorate your home for the fall season. As you’re getting everything ready to ...
The Best Fall Self-Care Practices for a Healthy Spine

The Best Fall Self-Care Practices for a Healthy Spine

As much as the fall season can be fun, it can bring new challenges for our bodies especially for our spines. The combination of cooler ...
Strategies For Protecting Your Spine This Fall

Strategies For Protecting Your Spine This Fall

Your spine and body will experience some changes as the seasons start to change. It’s important that you prepare for these changes. Here’s what you ...
The Best Fall Foods for Spine Health

The Best Fall Foods for Spine Health

As you transition from summer to fall, there’s going to be many changes with your diet being one of them. Fall tends to bring diets ...