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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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November 25, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

How To Avoid Lower Back Pain When Running

Rest may be all you need to get rid of running-related lower back pain

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November 22, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Here’s How To Do a Bench Press Correctly

Pulling your shoulders back and controlling the weight’s descent are key to a good bench press

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November 5, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is the Creatine Loading Phase Worth Doing?

The method can bring faster strength gains, but it’s not necessary

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October 22, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

10 Ways an Elliptical Machine Benefits Your Health

This low-impact, full-body workout burns calories and is easy on your joints

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October 7, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is It OK To Exercise With COVID-19?

You can work out with mild COVID-19, but not in a gym, and listen to your body and don’t overdo it

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September 26, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

IT Band Stretches for Tight Muscles

Relieve a tight, achy and aggravated IT band, as well as hip and knee pain, with these at-home exercises

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September 25, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Here’s How Being Flexible Is Good for Your Health

Flexibility helps with your balance and range of motion, and can protect you from injuries

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September 19, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Health Benefits of Walking Backward

Turning your walk around can burn more calories, boost your mental health and improve your posture

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September 18, 2024/Heart Health

Can Walking Speed Be a Sign of Your Heart Health?

Studies show those who walk faster tend to have a lower risk of heart disease

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September 17, 2024/Orthopaedics

Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis: How Can I Tell the Difference?

Both are forms of tendinopathy, but one is more of an acute injury caused by inflammation, while the other is the result of degeneration over time

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