Establishing an exercise routine isn’t always an easy task, but once you find a few activities you enjoy doing, it’s far easier to find your workout groove. Whether it's a daily walk, dancing, or taking a Pilates class three days a week, exercise has so
2024-09-20
Muscle cramps can stop athletes in their tracks. These cramps usually dissipate within seconds or minutes; however, the abrupt, harsh, involuntary contractions can cause mild-to-severe agony and immobility, often accompanied by knotting of the muscle (Minetto
2024-09-10
Squeezing exercise into a busy schedule can be tough. However, new research suggests that doing just 15 minutes of physical activity over the course of a week is linked to a lower risk of dying prematurely compared to not exercising at all—as long as the
2024-09-07
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? And that obesity can lead to alterations in the composition and number of immune cells related to chronic inflammation? Len Kravitz, PhD, professor and program coordinator of exercise science at the
2024-09-06
YOU PAY ATTENTION to the impact your cardio-focused sweat session has on your mood (hopefully positive) and your energy levels. For some people, going for a jog is the highlight of their day. But do you ever think about the impact your cardio routine has on
2024-09-04
Baby, it's cold outside, and you simply don't want to leave the house. We understand the need to keep it cozy during the chillier months (or year-round, to be honest), which is why we're revealing five simple at-home exercises to stay in the best shape. After
2024-09-03
I don’t know about your Instagram feed, but recently, mine has become packed with coaches recommending that people run slower. Whether it’s advocating for the 80:20 principal (80% of training should be slow and easy, 20% of runs should be hard and fast)
2024-09-02
“Joanne,” aged 51, presents with hot flashes and vaginal atrophy. She feels depressed, anxious, irritable, fatigued and not as confident in herself as she once was. Somehow she feels out of control. Her body is behaving unpredictably: She doesn’t know
2024-08-31
We know that keeping ourselves physically fit is important. Regular exercise is good for our minds and our bodies. And whether you’re a dedicated fitness buff or just getting started, it turns out that your fitness routine could benefit from taking a cue
2024-08-30