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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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April 4, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

If You’re Sore After a Workout, Should You Be Concerned?

Low-level, dull soreness that goes away with rest or physical activity is normal — but if it lingers or worsens, see a healthcare provider

Person wiping brow with a towel after working out in gym
March 27, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Here’s What Helps Sore Muscles After a Workout

Hydration, nutrition and athletic guidance can help, but so can massage, Epsom salt baths and more

Competition cyclists riding in line on paved road
March 26, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Train for a Triathlon as a Beginner

Building your endurance and confidence, plus giving yourself plenty of time, are key

Assorted cycling riding gear, including a helmet, shoes, light and eye protection
March 26, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

14 Cycling Accessories To Keep You Safe on the Road

Whether you’re cycling consistently or occasionally, it’s important to have safety essentials like a helmet, shirts with sleeves, eye protection and more

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Person doing hip thrust exercise for glute exercise at the gym
March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Exercise Your Glutes (and Why They Need Your Attention)

Strengthen your gluteus maximus, medius and minimus with bridges, fire hydrants, reverse lunges and more

Person at gym doing goblet squat exercises with a kettle bell weight
March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

10 Quad Exercises to Amp up Your Leg Day

The best exercises for your quads include squats, forward lunges and leg lifts

Two people look at each other while in a push-up position on exercise mats, crossing their left arms to their right shoulders
March 14, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Start Working Out

Set specific goals, choose activities you actually enjoy and try working with a personal trainer

People in gym using cardio machines and strength-training weights
March 12, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Cardio or Strength Training: Which Is Better?

There’s no need to choose only one because both can elevate your fitness and health

People doing the bridge pose on yoga mats at yoga studio
March 10, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

New to Exercise? Start With This Sample Workout Routine

This five-day exercise plan for beginners includes three days of resistance training, two days of cardio and two days of rest

Person seated at office desk chair while on a virtual team call
March 7, 2025/Orthopaedics

What’s ‘Office Chair Butt’? And What Can You Do About It?

Sitting for long hours, like at your desk job, can make your butt sag — among other effects

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