Have you had an ACL injury which required surgery? If so, have you had an additional knee surgery in less than 2 years? If you’re a young female athlete, it’s much more likely that you answered yes to both of these questions. Soccer, basketball, tennis – we’re participating in more sports and starting younger… Continue Reading
Exercising
A Surprising Reason Why You Should Exercise
In recent years, exercise has been linked to increased strength, lower body weight, and even better brain function. But even with study after study showing the benefits of exercise, many continue to be reluctant to change their habits. Now comes a new study of identical twins that shows that in just a few… Continue Reading
Weight Training Best for Keeping Weight Off
When we hear the term “weight training,” many of us still think of big, bulky body builders flexing muscles we didn’t even know could grow so big. But it’s time we got over this myth and started understanding that weight training can actually help you get smaller – by helping with weight loss, that… Continue Reading
The Best Exercises for Heart Health
Women are supposed to be experts at matters of the heart, but when it comes to heart health, it seems we could all use a little more instruction. It’s hard enough for women to recognize that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of all women, so getting a heart-healthy focus in your 30s, 40s,… Continue Reading
Weight Training Helps Beat Belly Fat
When it comes to the battle of the bulge, the dreaded spare tire is one of the biggest areas of complaint. Not only is belly fat harder to hide, for many people, it’s also harder to lose. And as the years pass, what you want flat and toned is instead jiggly and wobbly –… Continue Reading
2015’s Top Tools for Weight Loss
It’s easy to say you’ll eat healthier and exercise more, but it’s tough to actually get started and keep going. Sure, you can make exercise plans and collect recipes, but if you’re not prepared with tools to boost your success, you’ll quickly revert to old habits. January 18-24 is Healthy Weight Week, and… Continue Reading
Exercise Decreases Depression Risk
We all feel down sometimes, especially during the winter when seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, affects our moods due to the change in seasons. But regardless of season, depression is a serious condition that affects one in 10 Americans at some point in their lives. And surprisingly, most of those affected are female and… Continue Reading
Pain Tolerance Increases in Fit Adults
Are you the type that folds at the first sign of discomfort? Do you often wish that you could better cope with your pain? The last thing that probably comes to mind is getting up and getting active because when you’re in pain, conventional wisdom says you rest and take it easy. But what… Continue Reading
Exercise & Weight Loss Reduce Hot Flashes
Your face burns, your heart races, you start to sweat. When you’re having a hot flash, you know. But you’re not alone. Eighty five percent of women in the U.S. experience hot flashes as they approach menopause, and between 20-50% continue to experience them for up to a decade or longer! So what… Continue Reading
Our Nation’s Youth Are Out of Shape
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and it really rings true when it comes to our kids. They eat what we eat, and they do what we do. So, exactly what kind of apples are we producing? Unfortunately, not very healthy ones. Just like the adults, more than one-third of… Continue Reading