Many of us have felt light-headed when we stand too quickly or exercise, but if you have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) or other illnesses,you can also get dizzy. We all know that fitness is important for good health, but people with POTS may struggle to exercise. Find tips for exercising if you have POTS from an exercise physiologist.
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Heart Risks Associated With Extreme Exercise
Exercise is good for you. But extreme athletes can push it past healthy limits and cause heart damage. Here’s what you need to know.
Should You Exercise When It’s Hot?
Heat illness can range from mild cramps to life-threatening problems. Learn when and how you can exercise in the heat and when you should take it inside.
Is It OK to Only Exercise on Weekends?
It can be a challenge to fit in the recommended 30 minutes of exercise five days each week. But cramming in all of your weekly exercise on the weekends may still be doing your body some good.
A Trainer’s Tips for Actually Sticking to Your New Exercise Routine
So you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to start exercising — but you’ve never done a bicep curl or been on a treadmill in your life. Don’t fret! These tips will help you set out on the right track.
How to Exercise Safely if You’re Pregnant
One of the best things you can do during pregnancy is continue to work out. An ob/gyn and physical therapist share things to keep in mind to keep you safe.
Can You Have an Exercise Disorder?
Living with a compulsive disorder can be lonely and debilitating. Find a balance with these tips.
Should You Exercise When You Have Cancer?
After you receive a diagnosis of cancer, starting or maintaining an exercise routine might seem like the least of your worries.
Can I Drive, Exercise or Have Sex if I Have an Aneurysm?
Keeping your blood pressure under control is important when you have an aneurysm. But that doesn’t mean you need to avoid exercise and all other physical activities.
22 Fast Facts About Exercise and Your Heart
You’ll encounter lots of myths about how much — and what kind of — exercise is good for your heart. Here are the facts from Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director Erik Van Iterson, PhD.