Exercise / Fitness

Jan 2020

The Exercise Effect and Prediabetes

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 -- If you've been told that your blood glucose is higher than normal and that you have prediabetes, your doctor is likely to first suggest lifestyle steps to stop it from progressing to diabetes.

The steps that can have the most benefit are losing weight and improving your diet, which obviously go hand in hand.

Jan 2020

Exercise Tweaks to Revitalize Your Workout Regimen

Jan 2020

Exercise Tweaks to Revitalize Your Workout Regimen

MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2019 -- Is your workout routine in a slump? To keep challenging your body, it's important to tweak your regimen every three months or each season.

By aligning these changes to seasonal changes, you can also start the right prep for the next season's sports, such as training for skiing in the fall and hiking in the spring. To begin, grab a calendar and chart out your key dates and activities.

Jan 2020

Run Smart This Winter -- Here's How

Jan 2020

Exercise / Fitness

Run Smart This Winter -- Here's How

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 -- Cold, wet winter weather doesn't have to put the kibosh on your running. Just follow some basic advice to help you maintain your exercise program safely.

Before you head outside, check the forecast for temperature, wind and moisture. This is key in planning a safe winter workout, said Julie Ruane, a nurse practitioner in the sports medicine division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Dec 2019

Even a Little Exercise May Bring a Brain Boost

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 -- Just 10 minutes of exercise a day appears to sharpen mental prowess, new research suggests.

"Getting off the couch and walking a block can help keep you on the right track," said study author Nicole Spartano, a research assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine.

Dec 2019

Ways to Make Exercise More Enjoyable

MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 -- Only about half of all American adults meet the national guidelines for aerobic activity and only about one-fifth meet the combined aerobic and strength-training goals. One reason is that some people just don't find it enjoyable, so they don't stick with it.

Changing your mindset can lead not only to increases in exercise time, but also feeling good about working out.

Dec 2019

Too Little Time to Exercise? Survey Suggests Otherwise

Dec 2019

Exercise / Fitness

Too Little Time to Exercise? Survey Suggests Otherwise

TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 -- "I'd love to exercise more, but I just can't find the time."

It's a common refrain from many Americans but, for most, it might also be untrue, a new survey finds.