On this page we have done our best to compile the most comprehensive presentation on exercise and activity we could muster. Our information ranges from the most frequently asked questions on selecting and developing a physical fitness regimen to an expert primer on body sculpting to MPEGS on the proper ways to execute the most [...]

1. What is the importance of stretching before and after exercising? What are some good stretching exercises? Stretching your body before and exercise session prepares your muscles for higher impact movements by increasing blood flow to those areas as well as decreasing the likelihood of injury. Stretching after an exercise session will help muscle flexibility [...]

By Kyndall N. Kleier, NTC Exercise Technician 1.Why is weight training/weight bearing exercises important to your overall health? Some of the many benefits of weight training include improved flexibility, balance, mobility and stability. It also helps improve and restore bone density which can decrease the risk of osteoporosis. Incorporating resistance exercises into your workout increases [...]

By: Leah K. Dearman, PT It may be the very last thing you expect, but someday you might become one of the millions of people who participate in a physical rehabilitation program each year. If you’ve experienced chronic back pain, a fall or sports injury, a stroke, heart disease or even cancer, physical rehabilitation also [...]

Article Supplied by: Cardiovascular Interventions Over the past 25 years, the United States has experienced a steady decline in the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD), primarily in mortality caused by coronary heart disease and stroke. Still, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death while stroke is third. Lifestyle improvements by the [...]

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There are several aspects that one should consider before starting a resistance training program. Here are some tips to help you start your program. Conduct a needs analysis: Determine your resistance training goal. Conduct an evaluation or an assessment of your current fitness level. Select an exercise: Become familiar with various types exercises targeting the [...]