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12/28/2025

This study followed nearly 10,000 patients. It found water exercise, land exercise, and using a brace were more effective, with less side effects, than medicine and other "gadgets" for knee arthritis pain relief. Exercise IS medicine!

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250919085252.htm

12/23/2025

We are now in the countdown! Be careful... most weight gain occurs in the last 2 weeks of December. Focus on more activity, over 10,000 steps per day, and being mindful of your food intake - especially when you are NOT at a holiday event.

Good Luck! Have an amazing Holiday season with family & friends and remember we are here to help "reverse the damage" in January!!

12/13/2025

Breathing correctly is just as important as exercising your body with proper form. Optimizing breath will increase endurance, decrease overall effort and increase fitness efficiently.

While training for that fall 10K you signed up for, let's say you notice you’re breathing a little too heavily during runs — making you wonder if the way you inhale and exhale is impacting your training goals.“Connecting to our breath when moving the body is extremely important,” Stephanie M...

12/12/2025

A fun fact for the weekend......Formalized weightlifting and strength training can be traced all the way back to the 1800s. Much of the early science of exercise research actually began in Sweden with Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839), a physical therapist.

12/11/2025

Steps are something we all can easily track - whether it may be through an expensive watch/app or through an inexpensive counter you can buy on amazon. Follow the amount of steps you do everyday and be on your way to good health!

Incident dementia dropped by 25% with as little as 3,800 steps per day, study found

12/09/2025

MOTIVATION FOR MONDAY! 🤩

Life is bumpy! Continuing to move forward physically will definitely help you move forward mentally. Your fitness journey won’t be a straight road but that isn’t a reason it should ever stop.

Meet seven real people who overcame heartache, trauma, injury and life-long unhealthy habits to find happiness — and healthfulness — in exercise. They’re the ultimate fitness motivation.

12/07/2025

Walking backwards is a great exercise - as long as you are careful about not falling! Whether you are already used to exercising or not, start off by walking backwards just a few steps along a kitchen counter or staircase. Keep your hand on a stable surface or ready to grab the stair spindles in case you feel off balance. This activity feels odd at first but the benefits are many.

As always, speak to your physician first - especially if you have neurological or balance issues.

One of the benefits of walking backward is that it can help strengthen your mind and coordination.

12/03/2025

Common Auto-Immune diseases include Type 1 Diabetes, MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Unfortunately, these are just a few of the many. One thing that they all have in common is that exercise can help calm symptoms. It may not feel like activity is the first thing you want to do when you are suffering, but the key is knowing the correct amount of exercise for you and your body. Too much activity and it can cause a flair up. Too little activity and you will lose muscle and fitness, which will cause more problems in the end.

Always consult with your doctor first before starting any new program. There are a small number of individuals who have problems with exercise intolerance. An Exercise Physiologist can also help guide you with the proper workout plan.

If you have an auto-immune disorder, you know that exercise is the last thing you feel like doing if you have a flair up. In actuality, it helps manage your symptoms. The key is to understand your body and find the thr...

11/25/2025

Weight lifting can transform your body down to your cells. It's not an add-on when it comes to
Treating and preventing disease. It's is a vital part of aging well.

Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute show that resistance training outperforms endurance exercise in improving insulin sensitivity in obesity and Type 2 diabetes models.

11/24/2025

"It's how, where and why you exercise that makes the difference."

Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests that it's not just physical movement that affects mental health.

11/23/2025

Another byproduct of exercise that will help stop the effects of cellular aging. Physical activity is truly a "magic pill".

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11/21/2025

Losing weight can be good for long term health. Lose too quickly and you can add more problems.