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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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January 9, 2026/Weight Loss

Positive Steps: How Walking Can Help You Lose Weight

A consistent walking program is an effective way to drop pounds and lose body fat

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January 8, 2026/Children's Health

Exercise for Kids: Age-Appropriate Activities To Keep Them Moving

From playful movement to strength-building, kids need exercise to stay healthy and strong

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December 16, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Make Periodization Training Work for You

You can improve your athletic performance over time by breaking up your workout regimen into focused cycles

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December 11, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Ski Workouts To Help Prep for the Season

Start training with full-body workouts at least six to eight weeks before you hit the slopes

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December 4, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Target Your Hips, Groin and Glutes With These Hip-Opening Stretches

Stretching and strengthening your hips can help improve flexibility and relieve pressure

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November 19, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Cat-Cow Stretch: A Gentle Move With Big Benefits

This gentle yoga stretch supports your spine, strengthens your core and calms your mind

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November 4, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Stretching: 9 Exercises and 8 Benefits

Shoulder rolls, hamstring stretches and calf exercises can all improve flexibility and endurance

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November 3, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

This Is Your Brain on Exercise: Why Movement Matters So Much

Physical activity can help preserve and improve your cognitive function and fend off dementia, stroke and other health concerns

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October 28, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

A Step-By-Step Guide to Sun Salutations

Focus on inhaling and exhaling through 12 steps of a complete sequence

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October 13, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Easy Does It: Why You Should Target Zone 2 Cardio Workouts

Lower-intensity workouts can deliver high-quality health and fitness results

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