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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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June 30, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Is Salt an Electrolyte?

Two key electrolytes — sodium and chloride — are the building blocks of salt

Person inhaling smelling salts from packet.
June 27, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

What Smelling Salts Do to Your Body

Unproven and unregulated, they aren’t the best choice to boost performance

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June 27, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

5 Yoga Poses You Can Do Right Now To Strengthen Your Core

You can work more than your abdominals

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June 26, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Can Beetroot Powder Improve Athletic Performance?

The supplement can boost endurance and offer other benefits, including for sexual health

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Timer in foreground with smartphone recording small bursts of exercise throughout the day.
June 20, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

How To Work ‘Exercise Snacks’ Into Your Day

The quick and easy way to get moving doesn’t require equipment or going to a gym

Person drinking sports drink with electrollytes while taking a break from tennis.
June 20, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Can You Drink Too Many Electrolytes?

Sports drinks are best when needed — and that’s not all the time

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June 16, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Could You Be Addicted to Exercise?

Sneaking off or turning down social activities to exercise might be signs of an addiction

person doing HIIT class in gym
June 1, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): It’s for Everyone!

Bursts of higher-intensity activity can bring big results in a short time

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May 24, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Damage Control: What To Know About Runner’s Toe

A few precautions can keep your toenails from turning black and falling off

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May 23, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Dirty Bulking — and Why You’re Better Off Going Clean

This no-rules bodybuilding ‘diet’ comes with big risks

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