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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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October 6, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

What To Know About Exercise and Heart Rate Zones

Understanding heart rate zones can help you tailor your workout to reach your goals

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September 29, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

A How-To Guide on Muscle Hypertrophy

Increase the size of your muscles by bulking up on protein and focusing on slow, intense movements with progressive overloading

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September 26, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Make the Most Out of Active Recovery

Low-impact exercises help you recover faster between sets, during cool downs and on rest days

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September 25, 2025/Wellness

Plantar Fasciitis Stretches and Exercises

Try seated and standing exercises to help lengthen and strengthen the muscles that support your plantar fascia

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September 24, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Understanding the Difference Between Eccentric and Concentric Exercises

Eccentric is slow and steady, while concentric is fast and controlled

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September 22, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Weightlifting 101

Weightlifting can help you build muscle mass, reduce joint pain and increase flexibility to improve your quality of life

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September 16, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Blood Sugar Management: Why Timing Your Exercise After Meals Matters

If you have diabetes, working out soon after eating can help lower your blood sugar

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September 10, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

6 Standing Exercises To Strengthen Your Core

Abdominal exercises don’t have to be done on the floor!

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September 4, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

The 75 Hard Challenge: Is It Good or Bad?

This rigid program has a devoted following, but its intense demands also raise some concerns

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August 22, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Find the Best Walking Shoes

Look for good cushioning, sturdy arch support and quality material

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