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Exercise & Fitness

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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February 28, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How Long Does It Take To Build Muscle?

It can take three to four weeks to experience improvement in strength, and up to six months or more to notice visible changes

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February 27, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Learning How To Build Muscle? Try These 11 Strategies

From protein consumption to progressive strength training and recovery time, you can build more muscle mass in four to 12 weeks

Person doing wall sits, or wall squats, outside
February 19, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

9 Reasons You Should Do Wall Sits — and How To Get Started

Wall sits can burn fat, strengthen your core, improve posture and even lower blood pressure

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February 19, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Jogger’s Nipple: How To Avoid Nipple Chafing

Using precautions like bandages and lubricants can help you run away from this uncomfortable condition

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February 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

What Are the Different Types of Exercise?

Focusing on resistance, cardio and flexibility can help you meet your fitness goals

Person doing child's pose on a yoga mat
February 14, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Child’s Pose

Balasana, or child’s pose, is a restorative full-body yoga technique

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February 12, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

These Lower Back Stretches and Exercises Can Help Relieve Pain

When your lower back hurts, stretching and staying active can be key to finding relief

Older person doing a plank on yoga mat in windowed room
February 10, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Make Calisthenics Work for You

This calisthenics workout allows you to use your own body weight to build muscle and burn calories

Two people using resistance bands at a gym
January 24, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Why Do Some People Gain Weight After Starting a Workout Program?

Your body may temporarily add a few pounds as it adjusts to new demands and grows stronger

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January 22, 2025/Orthopaedics

Try These Exercises if You’ve Got Knee Arthritis

Arthritic knees can benefit from bridging, mini squats, balancing exercises and other stretches

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