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Our physical therapists and exercise physiologists are here for you, wherever you are in your fitness journey. Learn the health benefits of different exercises, how to do them correctly, the role of diet and supplements and how to bounce back from injuries.

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April 12, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

The Difference Between Muscle Weight vs. Fat Weight

Both are needed for a healthy body

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April 10, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

5 Psoas Stretches and Exercises

Counteract psoas muscle stiffness and soreness with stretches that lengthen and strengthen

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April 8, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is It Bad To Do the Same Workout Every Day?

It may be OK, depending on your health, fitness level and type of exercise

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April 5, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

8 Posture Exercises To Sit and Stand Straighter

Simple exercises like wall angels and pelvic tilts can help keep your body in an optimal position — and help undo years of improper posture habits

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March 6, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is It Safe to Work Out While You’re Fasting?

It’s best to exercise before or after your fast, instead of during it

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February 26, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Loosen Up Those Muscle Knots: Here’s How To Get Rid of Them

Stretching, heating pads and massage guns can provide quick relief

Two photos of a lower body: one with hip dips, an inward curve between hips and thighs; the other without hip dips
February 22, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Your ‘Hip Dips’ Are Normal — And They Aren’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon

Your bone structure determines whether you have a visible dent between your hips and your thighs

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February 20, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Here’s How To Do a Good, Basic Push-up

The exercise — which you’ve probably been doing since grade school — can be intimidating, but proper form can help

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February 13, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Yoga for Kids: Benefits and 17 Poses and Exercises To Get Started

Kids’ yoga can help kiddos become more aware of their physical, mental and emotional selves

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February 12, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Next Time You Exercise, Consider Wearing a Heart Rate Monitor

This technology can benefit your workouts by helping you hit your target heart rate, resulting in better overall health and wellness

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