Get Moving

Exercising and Stress

Stress - it affects everyone. It can even be a good thing in small doses. Normal everyday stress can give us that rush of energy when we need it most. However, our bodies aren’t made to be in high alert mode constantly.

Exercising After Colorectal Cancer

With the wide array of cancer treatments used to treat colorectal cancer, many survivors are left dealing with side effects that could last months or years. These side effects could potentially be lessened with regular exercise

The Yoga Heart Connection

Exercise that revs up your heart rate isn’t the only kind of physical activity that can help prevent or manage heart disease. The calming exercise of yoga is good for the heart, too.

Cardio vs. Strength Training

Regular exercise is more than just good for you, it’s a powerful way to improve your physical and mental health. Most types of exercise fall into one of two categories: cardiovascular exercise and strength training.

Ways to Stay Fit During the Holidays

During the holiday season, the already challenging endeavor of making time for fitness becomes even more difficult. From Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Year’s, it is very easy to overindulge in holiday goodies and neglect your fitness goals.

Exercise and People with Alzheimer’s

Learn about the different exercises that are appropriate and safe for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

Breast Cancer Survivors Who Exercise May Live Longer

Doing the minimum amount of recommended exercise per week, 2.5 hours, both before and after being diagnosed with breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence is linked to better survival and a lower risk of recurrence.

Physical Activity Before & After Cancer

Early detection of cancer and its effective management have considerably improved. However, cancer and its treatment have physical, psycho-physical, and psychological adverse effects.

Exercise for Caregivers

Sometimes it’s easier for caregivers to put their own health on the back burner while they’re providing care for someone else. Yet it’s incredibly important to put time and effort into taking care of yourself.

Family Fitness Plan

The best way to achieve fitness goals for the whole family is to make them together, commit to them together, and do them together, while supporting one another.

Physical Activity and Men

There is an increasing focus on the benefits of physical activity. It is important for both physical and and mental health.

Exercising with Asthma

Even if you have asthma, you shouldn’t avoid exercise all together. Regular physical activity is essential for managing health and improving & reducing the risk of chronic disease.

Benefits of Yoga

Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and lower your heart rate.

Exercise & Colorectal Cancer Treatment

The side effects of treatment may leave you feeling low in energy, but the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) stress the importance of moderate activity during cancer treatment.

Heart Healthy Exercises

Being physically active is a major step toward heart health by strengthening the heart, keeping your weight under control and warding off the artery damage from high cholesterol, high blood sugar and blood pressure that can lead to heart attack or stroke.

Staying Active During the Winter Months

Despite the cold and snowy weather, you can remain active during the winter season. Wellness in the winter is essential for optimal overall health.