Cross training is a training routine that involves several different forms of exercise. It limits the stress that occurs on a specific muscle group because different activities use muscles in slightly different ways. Here are some reasons to bring your workout inside a few times per week [...]
When you decide to hire a personal trainer, you’re making a commitment to improve your health and fitness, but you’re also making a financial investment. If you feel you’re not getting your money’s worth out of your training sessions, you may be wondering: Should I break up with my personal trainer? We talked to Colleen…
A heart attack can be a wake-up call for anyone. If you’ve neglected healthy habits such as exercise, you may realize that to live longer, you’ll have to make better choices, and you could use help deciding where to begin. If you’ve always engaged in regular exercise and have a variety of activities you enjoy,…
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Health
After years of study, your child is ready to graduate from college—congratulations! As you celebrate this milestone, use the opportunity to advise and guide your new graduate on their health. While your child may have enjoyed some independence at college, they probably had many conveniences on campus to support healthy habits. When they were sick,…
At lunch with a friend, you notice that she’s using an app on her phone to record her meal. When you ask if she’s following a new diet, she says that she’s tracking her macros, and she’s never felt better. Tracking or counting macros refers to keeping tabs on the macronutrients that you eat so…
When you join a gym, you may be offered a complimentary session with a personal trainer. Perhaps you’ve dismissed this opportunity before, figuring that you don’t want to be sold on more services when you’re already paying to use the gym. You might think that you know how to reach your fitness goals on your…
Regular exercise provides many health benefits, from reduced risk of chronic conditions to improved mood, sleep and focus. Walking is often recommended as an easy way to exercise, but for people with limited mobility in their lower bodies, it’s not a viable option. Mobility impairments, which can result from age, injury or a chronic disease,…
If you’re looking to exercise more often and improve your fitness, joining a gym is a great option. You’ll get access to a variety of workout equipment, classes and amenities to keep things interesting, and you won’t have to worry about the weather outside. Still, when you arrive for that first workout and look out…
Health experts and fitness buffs have long espoused the health benefits of building muscles—or strength training—for adults. It improves balance, builds stronger bones and muscles, and increases metabolism to help the body burn more calories. Strength training also can protect joints from injury. The popularity of this type of exercise has now gained traction among…
Your teen is anticipating a big day: midterm exams followed by band practice and a soccer game. The pressure is on to perform at a high level. It’s easy to grab an energy drink for a pick-me-up—the promise of enhanced focus and athletic performance attracts many teens. But these drinks have serious downsides. The high…
If you try to eat healthy and exercise regularly but can’t lose excess weight that is causing health problems, you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 3 adults struggle with weight-related chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. “In addition to medical problems related to obesity, obesity can impact quality of life,…
When Mary Morrison retired in May 2021, she made up her mind to get in better physical shape. She had always wanted to try aqua aerobics, so she signed up for a class. She had to summon all her courage to put on a swimsuit and walk from the locker room to the pool for…
