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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.

Person doing hip thrust exercise for glute exercise at the gym
March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Exercise Your Glutes (and Why They Need Your Attention)

Strengthen your gluteus maximus, medius and minimus with bridges, fire hydrants, reverse lunges and more

Person at gym doing goblet squat exercises with a kettle bell weight
March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

10 Quad Exercises to Amp up Your Leg Day

The best exercises for your quads include squats, forward lunges and leg lifts

Two people look at each other while in a push-up position on exercise mats, crossing their left arms to their right shoulders
March 14, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Start Working Out

Set specific goals, choose activities you actually enjoy and try working with a personal trainer

People in gym using cardio machines and strength-training weights
March 12, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Cardio or Strength Training: Which Is Better?

There’s no need to choose only one because both can elevate your fitness and health

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People doing the bridge pose on yoga mats at yoga studio
March 10, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

New to Exercise? Start With This Sample Workout Routine

This five-day exercise plan for beginners includes three days of resistance training, two days of cardio and two days of rest

Person seated at office desk chair while on a virtual team call
March 7, 2025/Orthopaedics

What’s ‘Office Chair Butt’? And What Can You Do About It?

Sitting for long hours, like at your desk job, can make your butt sag — among other effects

People working out in the gym, with progress calendars nearby
February 28, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How Long Does It Take To Build Muscle?

It can take three to four weeks to experience improvement in strength, and up to six months or more to notice visible changes

Person lifting a barbell in a gym
February 27, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Learning How To Build Muscle? Try These 11 Strategies

From protein consumption to progressive strength training and recovery time, you can build more muscle mass in four to 12 weeks

Person doing wall sits, or wall squats, outside
February 19, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

9 Reasons You Should Do Wall Sits — and How To Get Started

Wall sits can burn fat, strengthen your core, improve posture and even lower blood pressure

Man jogging/running on concrete path in park
February 19, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Jogger’s Nipple: How To Avoid Nipple Chafing

Using precautions like bandages and lubricants can help you run away from this uncomfortable condition

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