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11/15/2025

Do you have Diabetes type 2 and taking this medication?

Type 2 Diabetes is treatable with Lifestyle
Medicine, but consistency and patience are key Ask your Doctor what is the best alternative for you.

Exercise can help boost cardiovascular fitness and blood sugar control in diabetes. A new study shows, however, that a common diabetes medication can dampen these benefits.

11/15/2025

Moving together forever 🥰

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11/15/2025

11/14/2025

It's true! The added protein you eat does not automatically increase your muscle mass. Nutritional protein does contains amino acids which are the building blocks of muscle, but you absolutely need physical activity to encourage growth & added strength. Otherwise, the extra protein you eat can result in more body fat - especially if you consume more calories than you use.

One side note: Eating extra protein can help preserve the muscle you already have - especially during "muscle wasting" diseases such as cancer.

11/14/2025

It’s time to focus on the forgotten muscles in our ankles. They hold our body up and keep us moving. It’s a muscle group that helps prevent injury but also let’s us enjoy life to the fullest!

Grab a band and try these exercises 3 times a week…

Because your butt and abs don't deserve ~all~ your attention.

11/08/2025

Exercising for mental health has now surpassed working out for weight loss. It's great to see everyone using physical activity for other things besides cosmetic gains. Exercise is definitely one of the best Lifestyle Medicine resources we have!

11/05/2025

Regular exercise not only helps treat and prevent chronic pain, it helps you deal with symptoms by increasing your pain tolerance.

Click the link in the comments to learn more

11/05/2025

Time for winter sports! If you want to keep
Skiing through "part 2" (over 50), train your body more consistently to offset effects of aging. It IS possible to continue vigorous activities. Age is just a number!

“A stable core helps reduce your potential for injury and optimize performance,” said Dave Grinnell, a physical therapist and board certified clinical specialist in orthopaedics with UCHealth SportsMed Clinic.

11/01/2025

Women may need less exercise to benefit cardiovascular health.... but they still need exercise!

Researchers followed more than 85,000 adults in the U.K. for about seven years.

11/01/2025

Other risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, high blood sugar and sedentary behavior.

10/30/2025

We hear fitness professionals constantly say the term "engage your core", but what does this really mean?

Read further for more details...

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-engage-your-core

"Engage your core" is a common exercise cue meant to encourage support of your spine and contraction of your trunk muscles. This article explains how to engage your core, what the core muscles are, and exercises to help strengthen them.

10/29/2025

Although reflux can happen for many different reasons, physical activity is definitely something that can make it worse if not managed properly. Don't avoid your workout though - in the end, the correct exercises will help prevent it.

Exercise is one activity that can trigger reflux. Find out how to reduce your risks of heartburn after working out.