May is Mental Health Awareness month
If you followed much of the 2022 Olympics, you probably saw that Simone Biles, a favorite for multiple gymnastics medals, withdrew...
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CDC finally adds physical inactivity as COVID-19 risk factor
As a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) I received a communication from them today announcing that last week, the...
Take it easy on yourself
We all know how difficult it is to stick with a new exercise program. We also know that to be effective, exercise needs to be regular and...
Pay attention to pain
After a workout, do you sometimes feel soreness in an area you hadn't intentionally worked? This can be a signal that your stronger...
Fitness testing to jump-start or fine-tune your routine
Many people have a specific goal for their exercise program. Fitness testing can provide you with a road map to stay on a direct path...
Exercise during and after cancer treatment
It probably seems reasonable to rest while recovering from treatment, but "I tell patients to rest and exercise, says Eleanor M. Walker,...
Do fitness trackers really motivate?
If you've worn a fitness tracker, have you been frustrated when you don't get "credit" for some of your daily activity? I am honestly...
Strength training has some unexpected benefits
Did you know that strength training can reduce your cancer risk? Did you know it can control blood sugar levels? An article in the Health...
Can stretching help prevent strokes?
An article in Harvard Health Publishing, health.harvard.edu references a study published by the Journal of Physiology that discusses leg...
Can exercise substitute for drug therapy?
A recent study published by the British Journal of Medicine concludes that exercise has results similar to drug interventions in terms of...
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