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Staying Active on a Busy Schedule

Here are some tips on ways to stay active even if there is no time for a workout. From working professionals to busy parents or all of the above, click to learn more about building small health habits.

Stretching and Why It's Important

Stretching is an important component of every exercise routine. Both dynamic and static stretching can be used to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness. Learn more about how you can use stretching in your daily routine.

Getting Started

Getting started can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on finding what works for you. Learn about exercise recommendations and different types of activity. Learning about what fits with your personal needs will help you get started.

Dimension of Yoga

Yoga is your new exercise friend! Yoga can be as beginner-friendly or challenging as you want it to be depending on your fitness needs. Yoga also helps with mobility while building strength and improving balance.

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise

Both aerobic and anaerobic training are part of a well-rounded workout routine. But what is the difference? Aerobic training often increases your heart rate for a longer period of time while anaerobic training requires maximal effort for a shorter period of time. This article breaks down these concepts even further.

Mind Muscle Connection

Mind-muscle connection involves actively thinking about the muscles you are working during an exercise. Focusing on the muscles working encourages proper form and enhances the outcomes of the workout.

Take The Chore Out of Exercise

Learn how doing daily tasks can count as exercise. There are many ways we can add activity into our daily routines that don't include stepping into a gym.



Exercise and Age

What happens as we age? How does physical activity affect how we age? There are many factors that affect our health. Physical activity has a big impact on many aspects including mental well-being, heart health, and fall risk. Learn about the importance of regular activity throughout our lifespan.
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Functional Fitness

Learn about exercises to help improve your activities of daily living. Fitness comes in all forms. This article explains what functional fitness is and how you can integrate it into your routine.
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Work Out Smarter Not Harder

Learn how to maximize your time while still getting great results. There are many ways to workout effectively without spending a lot of time exercising.

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Why Is Exercise Important?

Regular exercise improves more than just physical health. Exercise is a great way to create social connections. Exercise may also help improve your mental health. There are many ways to get active that take the chore out of exercise. Overall, activity is always better than inactivity

​Manage Your Diabetes With Exercise

Exercise is a great addition to managing diabetes. Physical activity helps lower risks for nerve damage and heart disease. Here are some important tips for getting active while managing diabetes.

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