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Exercise & Fitness

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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December 29, 2023/Wellness

8 Common New Year’s Resolutions and How To Keep Them

Whether you’re trying to work out more, drink less or manage stress, we can help set you up for success

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December 26, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Gymtimidation: How To Push Through Gym Anxiety

If the thought of the gym sends you spiraling, do some prep work beforehand and bring a friend along for support

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December 1, 2023/Women’s Health

Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

Physical activity and weight management can minimize your chances of getting the disease

Planning their exercised program and inputting it in their smartphone calendar.
November 20, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

How To Follow the FITT Principle for Fitness Success

Meet your workout goals by accounting for frequency, intensity, time and type

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November 13, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

The 75 Soft Challenge: When 75 Hard Is Too Much

This modified challenge offers a head start on healthier habits

Adult running on treadmill to cushion their knees.
November 6, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Is Running Bad for Your Knees?

Running doesn’t cause knee arthritis, but you can take steps to minimize cartilage damage

Person exercising 30 seconds, noted by timer, before switching to a different exercise
October 24, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Should You Try the 7-Minute Workout?

This high-intensity routine includes 12 classic exercise moves 

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October 23, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

What Is EPOC? (And Why It Matters)

The ‘afterburn effect’ is the energy your body uses to refuel and recover after a workout

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October 20, 2023/Digestive

Can Heavy Lifting and Exercise Cause a Hernia?

We can’t predict who’ll develop a hernia, but the benefits of being active far outweigh the risk

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September 15, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

5 Isometric Exercises You Should Be Doing and Why

These lower-intensity exercises are a great way to ease into physical fitness

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