Category: Fitness
What’s the Best Kind of Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes?
If you have Type 2 diabetes, your provider may have recommended that you exercise regularly. But when is the best time? And what should you do? Here are some tips to get you started.
Take a Stroll Through the Heart Health Benefits of Walking
You probably know that getting regular exercise is good for your health, but you may have wondered whether walking counts. There’s good news: Yes, walking counts—and there are many heart health benefits of walking.
Be a Good Role Model: Building a Healthy Lifestyle With Your Kids
You want your kids to grow up healthy and strong. After all, children who learn to make good health decisions today are more likely to make them for years to come. But how do you do it? A healthy lifestyle starts with you.
Osteoporosis: Exercises to Improve Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens the bones in your body. With an increased risk of sustaining an injury accompanying the disease, it can be challenging to know what exercises for osteoporosis are safe. People living with osteoporosis can, and should, exercise. They may just need to adjust their exercise routine a bit to accommodate their diagnosis for safety and good health.
Recognizing Dehydration Symptoms in Athletes
Athletes of every age, ability and activity are at risk of experiencing dehydration symptoms. Maintaining proper hydration before, during and after exercise is key to performing your best and getting the greatest benefit out of your workouts.
Exercise Snacks & Other Ways to Counteract Too Much Sitting
If you spend hours each day sitting at a desk in front of a computer, you aren’t alone. Could “exercise snacks” be enough to counteract all that sitting?
Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Pickleball-related injuries range from mild sprains to severe muscular strains and joint complications. Thankfully, many players can effectively prevent and treat these injuries by knowing what causes them, how to prevent injury and what recovery looks like.
Why Exercise Impacts So Much More Than Your Waistline
While some people associate exercise with weight loss, there are so many additional health benefits.
Hypertension, Exercise and You: What to Know Before Hitting the Gym
Almost half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension. Using exercise as a part of your hypertension management plan can help you decrease the risk of cardiovascular events and other conditions caused by hypertension. Here’s what you need to know about hypertension, exercise and your health.
How Can You Prevent Injury While Cycling? Gear Up and Warm Up
The weather is warm and sunny. It’s time to grab your bike and head out on a trail. But before you go, make sure you are riding safely. Take a few moments to understand how to reduce common cycling-induced injuries and have a safe and fun ride every time.