Amping up your workouts by joining a new gym? It can be tricky to choose the right gym, fitness facility, or rec center. Study these 5 C’s to make the best choice: convenience, cleanliness, current, cost, and competition! Aim for Convenience: Find a location along...
Here's how to get back on the wagon. Did you overindulge a bit too much? We get it. So we've got five simple tips to get your diet, exercise, and sleep schedule back on track.
Here's how to keep the beat during any activity. Getting too much exercise results in a high heart rate, while too little results in a low heart rate. Sounds simple, right? But did you know overtraining can cause health problems including dehydration, a drop in blood...
Be a Smart Shoveler: Clear Snow Without Injury Nationwide, snow shoveling is responsible for about 100 deaths and countless injuries a year. Be cautious even if you're usually active because cold weather raises blood pressure and constricts arteries. Follow these tips...
Here's a healthy way to host a movie night: make it a Flick & Flex night! Come up with simple exercises you can do when things happen throughout the movie to get off the couch and get your blood flowing. We came up with some ideas for you to do as you watch! Have...
As winter approaches, it’s important for runners to keep themselves safe in the cold weather. Because of the potential harmful effects of the cold, persons who run in the winter must take extra care to protect their bodies. Tip 1: Dress in layers, and dress to...
Love fall activities like picking pumpkins and hiking? Guess how many calories you can burn doing these activities—the answer might surprise you! Did you know you can burn more than 100 calories by raking your lawn? That’s right. Raking the lawn might have seemed like...
Walking to school is a fun, easy way to add exercise to the day, but it’s important to stay safe on your way there. Safety tips to follow on a walk to school include: Parents should plan a safe route Don’t take shortcuts Young children should walk with an adult Older...
New to yoga, or looking to improve your practice? We're excited to announce "Perfecting the Pose," a new series of yoga beginner videos–and what better time to launch than #NationalYogaMonth? Watch PA-based instructor Andrew Siegele show you how to bend, stretch, and...
Flying too high in the sky? Flips, falls, and collisions on trampolines send 104,691 people to the E.R. each year—with more than 90% of injuries sustained by kids. Take these steps recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to ensure that kids stay safe...