Category: Fitness and Mobility

Microscopic view of fat cells

March 18, 2019

Your No-Nonsense Guide to Metabolism

Changing your weight starts with the science of burning body fat.

Exercise, Nutrition

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December 31, 2018

4 Tips to Get You Excited About the Gym Again

Follow this guide to reinvigorate your stale workout routine.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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December 19, 2018

Can You Lose Weight in a Specific Place?

A personal trainer offers tips for people seeking spot reduction or targeted weight loss.

Exercise, Nutrition

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October 31, 2018

Mental Health Benefits of Getting Outside

A simple walk or hike has more than just physical benefits.

Fitness and Mobility, Mental Health

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July 5, 2018

Why All Men Should Take Yoga

Yoga benefits men of all ages and abilities, both physically and mentally.

Fitness and Mobility, Men's Health, Sleep

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April 9, 2018

Help for Women Facing Workout Hurdles

Your life is crazy-busy, but you can exercise. Here’s how.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness, Women's Health

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February 15, 2018

5 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

No gym? No problem. You can still get in shape.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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Instructor and participants at a Masala Bhangra fitness class

January 12, 2018

Like Dance Workouts? Try Masala Bhangra

This class mixes Bollywood and Indian folk dance for a calorie-burning party.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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March 12, 2014

Running in the Dark

Like most runners/walkers or pet owners, Angie and I frequently run in morning or evening darkness because we simply do not have a choice. In the summer, we want to beat the heat and in the winter, there is so little evening sunlight that we have little choice other than the dreadmill, that is treadmill. So I decided to do some research to find out what runners and walkers can use to make themselves more visible to traffic. Here is a small list of items to consider:...

Fitness and Mobility

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UNC Chapel

August 29, 2013

Moderate physical activity does not increase risk of knee osteoarth...

Adults age 45 and older who engaged in moderate physical activity up to two and a half hours a week did not increase their risk of developing knee osteoarthritis over a 6-year follow-up period, a new study finds.

Arthritis, Fitness and Mobility, Research, Wellness

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October 24, 2012

Fueling for Exercise

Post by Diane Danchi, R.D., L.D.N. - Have you ever felt like you needed to stop in the middle of an exercise session due to weakness? Have you ever felt nauseated or light-headed after a workout? Inadequate food and fluids might be the problem...

Fitness and Mobility

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Stretch those muscles!

October 5, 2012

Muscle Fuzz

Post by Amy Slater - In order to move efficiently, muscles must be able to slide and glide against one another. The more you move, the more efficiently your muscles are able to move. When you go for long periods without movement, your muscles become less efficient. One of the reasons for this is that the muscle tissue actually grows fuzz that prevents them from sliding and gliding against one another...

Fitness and Mobility, Injury Prevention

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