BE FIT How much exercise do you need? The answer is 30 minutes most days of the week, according to government guidelines. But you can calculate your own fitness level by using the aerobic mile as your guideline. An aerobic mile, simply, is how much energy you expend jogging one mile. Okay, you don’t want […]
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 Golf doesn’t hold the same kind of injury risk as high-impact sports such as football or hockey. But the repetitive motion and twisting of the spine can set the stage for potential injuries that may be underestimated for this low-impact lifetime sport. Mike Markee, instructor of physical therapy and athletic training at Saint
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BE FIT If you want good health, a long life, and feel your best well into old age, the most important thing you can do is strength training, said Dr. Brett Osborn, author of Get Serious, A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness. “Our ability to fight off disease resides in our muscles,” Dr.
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BE FIT Exercise benefits the heart by decreasing its workload. Exercise improves the ratio between the heart’s demand for oxygen and its supply through the coronary arteries. With exercise, the heart gets stronger because it gets bigger and is able to pump more efficiently, according to Joseph Libonati, PhD, associate professor of nursing at Penn
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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 Whether you’re headed off the trail or staying on track, kicking a ball or throwing one, you’ll likely need to know about the RICE fix when you sprain, strain, or injure something. Dr. William Levine, chief of sports medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, recommends RICE, a first-aid technique that can be
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SELF-CARE CORNER Although many athletes understand the importance of keeping their muscles and bones healthy, it’s also important for them to take care of their skin. Sports equipment, especially protective helmets and pads, creates a warm, moist and dark environment for the germs that can cause skin infections to grow. “Athletes are at an increased
BE FIT Most of us know that exercise is great for our health. But, if you or someone in your family has a disability, exercise can feel like a difficult task. Not only do you have to find time and energy to do it, but you need to worry about accessibility, too. Make sure your
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BE FIT Anyone can exercise and enjoy its healthy perks! Here’s how to get started: *Check with your doctor first.If you haven’t exercised in the past or have health conditions, ask your doctor for tips before you start. *Get your arms and legs moving.This means you’ll get your heart pumping too. Choices include walking, running,
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