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The next wave in fitness?
04/28/2022

The next wave in fitness?

Strap on that headset and grab your controllers. It's time to sweat.

If you got J&J over two months ago, and you are 18 years or older, you are eligible for ANY booster.I just got Moderna, ...
10/31/2021

If you got J&J over two months ago, and you are 18 years or older, you are eligible for ANY booster.

I just got Moderna, which studies show multiply Covid antibodies by 76 times!

COVID-19 vaccines protect against COVID-19. Get safety info and more.

A body and mind exercise.
07/02/2021

A body and mind exercise.

For starters, it can help you multi-task during the day and sleep better at night.

Live into another decade (probably).
05/18/2021

Live into another decade (probably).

Despite their best efforts, no scientist has ever come close to stopping humans from aging. Even anti-aging creams can't stop Old Father Time.

Are you exercising enough?
04/26/2021

Are you exercising enough?

Turns out we need (much) more exercise than recommended by the government to avoid high blood pressure in old age

The fiction of BMI.
03/15/2021

The fiction of BMI.

While a BMI over 30 counts as an underlying medical condition, not everyone with a high number is obese. Here's how to calculate your body mass index and how to start lowering it for your overall health.

In the PM, not the AM. How about that?
01/27/2021

In the PM, not the AM. How about that?

A new study shows that morning exercise might not be the king of the workout schedule.

30 to 40 minutes = 10 hours"Scientists Figured Out How Much Exercise You Need to 'Offset' a Day of Sitting"
11/27/2020

30 to 40 minutes = 10 hours
"Scientists Figured Out How Much Exercise You Need to 'Offset' a Day of Sitting"

We know that spending hour after hour sitting down isn't good for us, but just how much exercise is needed to counteract the negative health impact of a day at a desk? A new study suggests about 30-40 minutes per day of building up a sweat should do

Move along.The New York Times: For Successful Aging, Pick Up the Pace or Mix It Up.
09/02/2020

Move along.

The New York Times: For Successful Aging, Pick Up the Pace or Mix It Up.

Older people who cycled for exercise walked more efficiently than people whose primary exercise is placid walking.

Seniors, protect yourselves. If you are not a senior, do these things anyway to protect yourself and those who are.
08/07/2020

Seniors, protect yourselves. If you are not a senior, do these things anyway to protect yourself and those who are.

Older adults are at higher risk for complications from COVID-19. Consumer Reports outlines coronavirus protection strategies for seniors.

Of course working out at home continues to be the best option EVERYWHERE.
07/21/2020

Of course working out at home continues to be the best option EVERYWHERE.

Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take. If cases of COVID-19 are poorly controlled where you...

If you decide to go, manage your risk.
05/27/2020

If you decide to go, manage your risk.

As some fitness centers reopen, public health experts cringe

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