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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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October 24, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Should You Try the 7-Minute Workout?

This high-intensity routine includes 12 classic exercise moves 

Person lifting handweights while looking into the mirror at the gym.
October 23, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

What Is EPOC? (And Why It Matters)

The ‘afterburn effect’ is the energy your body uses to refuel and recover after a workout

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October 20, 2023/Digestive

Can Heavy Lifting and Exercise Cause a Hernia?

We can’t predict who’ll develop a hernia, but the benefits of being active far outweigh the risk

person doing a wall squat
September 15, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

5 Isometric Exercises You Should Be Doing and Why

These lower-intensity exercises are a great way to ease into physical fitness

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someone putting kinesiology tape on another's knee
September 5, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Can Kinesiology Tape Help Your Athletic Performance?

Elastic therapeutic tape can provide extra support, but it can’t improve your stats

person taking a break from exercising with sports drink
August 22, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Are Electrolyte-Loaded Sports Drinks Healthy?

Sports drinks can give your body a boost, but it’s important not to overuse them

People swim laps in lanes at indoor pool.
August 15, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Just Keep Swimming: 9 Health Benefits of Water Workouts

A lower-impact way to keep your heart strong and your mind sharp — and it’s so relaxing!

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August 11, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Can You Exercise Your Varicose Veins Away?

Cardio can reduce the appearance of varicose veins, but only temporarily

Runners in marathon
August 10, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

The Long Run: How To Train for a Marathon

Months of preparation go into readying your body to run 26.2 miles

Adult in biking attire riding bike down tree lined street in city.
July 5, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

How To Treat (and Prevent) Saddle Sores

Adjust your bike seat, wear breathable clothing and don’t pop or pick!

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