BE FIT Bike sales have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bicycling is great exercise! However, it’s important to keep yourself safe while on two wheels. Collisions can and do occur, and some can be serious. To minimize your risk of injury while riding a bicycle: *Wear a helmet.Studies show that a helmet lowers your risk […]
BE FIT Winter weather doesn’t have to derail your exercise routine, says a Saint Louis University exercise expert. As you adjust to darker days, colder temperatures, and slippery surfaces, it’s important to be mindful of safety issues that come with the territory of winter workouts. “A change in weather should bring a change to your
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BE FIT If you find yourself heading downhill on skis, but you’re swooshing down on your backside because of a fall, you’ll be glad you prepared for the inevitable spills. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, falls account for up to 85% of skiing injuries. The majority of those injuries are sprains, broken
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BE FIT Exercise can make you feel great. But after a hard workout, sore muscles can be uncomfortable. A little soreness is normal and healthy, especially after trying a new activity or pushing yourself a little harder. Don’t let post-exercise pain get you down! You can get through it and reach a new level of
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BE FIT Exercise is great for mind and body. It can help reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. It can help prevent falls, strengthen muscles and bones, and even improve your mood. But even if you’re exercising regularly, there may be something else you need to do
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BE FIT Although you may be coughing, your body aching, and your nose running like a faucet, it can be difficult to decide if you should exercise or take a temporary break. “We all know that exercise is key to good health, but there are times that your body may need a break,” said Dr.
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BE FIT Cycling is a good form of exercise. But with more than 1.4 million injuries reported in 2012 according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, riders need to be safety conscious before hitting the pavement (literally). The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers cycling safety rules: * Use a bicycle that is the proper
BE FIT You’re hearing more about sports-related concussions. Why? Because there are simply more of them. Like 3 million each year, says the CDC. Does anyone suspected of having a concussion need a CT or MRI scan right away? Dr. Howard Derman, director of the Methodist Concussion Center in Houston, explains. While there is damage
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BE FIT Yes and no. Moderate exercise (30 minutes a day, on most, if not all, days of the week) actually lowers your risk for respiratory infections, said David C. Nieman from the American College of Sports Medicine. But prolonged, intense exercise, on the other hand, can weaken your immune system and allow viruses to
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BE FIT When it comes to getting a good workout, no two people are alike. Age, health status, fitness level, and many other factors can play a role in how hard you can – or should – exercise. Your target heart rate can tell you if you’re exercising hard enough to burn calories, but not
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