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4 common injuries in female athletes and how to prevent them

Wellness

Jan 17, 2023

Staying active means staying healthy. It’s frustrating when pain or injury slows us down. Adding some simple strengthening exercises to your routine can prevent many common causes of knee and hip pain. Here’s what you need to know.Why injuries happen...

Mindful movement: How to incorporate more joyful exercise in your life

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Nov 21, 2022

In the busyness of life, finding time to prioritize movement and self-care can be a challenge. And when we do find the time, hitting the gym or going for a run often feels like the last thing we want to...

How to start exercising: A beginner’s guide to working out

Wellness

Nov 8, 2022

We all know the benefits associated with regular physical activity—lower blood pressure, lower risk of chronic disease, better mood, to name a few—yet many of us struggle to find the motivation to fit exercise into our daily routine.For many, it’s...

Exercise guidelines for cancer patients and survivors

Wellness

Sep 5, 2022

It’s a well-known fact that regular exercise has several health benefits regardless of age, shape, size, ethnicity or co-morbidities. According to the US Health and Human Services, about $117 billion in annual healthcare costs and about 10% of premature mortality...

4 tips for running safely in the heat

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Jul 19, 2022

In Texas, we have to deal with the summer heat and all of the effects it has on our bodies. And athletes know the struggle oh so well. Running in the heat will decrease your VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake),...

4 myths about lifting weights for women

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May 12, 2022

There are loads of misconceptions that make women wary about lifting weights.But whether you call it weight training, resistance training or strength training, the facts are the same: working out with weights can help you get leaner, stronger and maintain...

Exercise: The key to healthy aging in older adults

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Apr 29, 2022

Regular exercise benefits us all—and the older we get, the more important it is to keep moving. The good news: it’s never too late to start.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular exercise can help you maintain...

Marathon running tips to prep you for the big race

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Mar 7, 2022

Preparing for a marathon requires as much strategy and dedication as the race itself. It takes a special commitment to train, exercise, and mentally prepare for the 26.2-mile race.We’re here with some tips and information to get you geared up...

Beware the crunch: Ab exercise alternatives

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Nov 8, 2021

There have long been common misunderstandings with regard to training the abdominal region. The abdominal region consists of various muscles including the transverse abdominal, internal obliques, external obliques and the rectus abdominis.The common misunderstanding is that the only way to...

4 ways to prevent meniscus tears in your knees

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Sep 15, 2021

As a sports surgeon, meniscal injuries are one of the most common reasons people come to see me. The meniscus is a cartilage cushion layer that acts as an important shock absorber in the knee. This is crucial for the...

How to prevent ACL injuries while playing sports

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Sep 8, 2021

When it comes to playing sports, your knees can take a lot of abuse. While you’re jumping, lunging and running, you may be unaware of the stress you’re putting on these joinWomen and men are built differently, and women experience...

Keeping knee ligaments in line: 4 ways to strengthen your knees and avoid injury

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Aug 31, 2021

The most common knee injuries orthopedic specialists see in many types of sports are ligament sprains, ligament tears, meniscus tears, dislocations and fractures. These types of injuries typically occur in younger athletes as a result of sports-related contact, falls, twisting...

Hydration tips for football practice in the heat

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Aug 16, 2021

As high school football practice kicks off in the extreme summer heat, athletes across southern states expose themselves to the risk of heat-related illnesses. With summer temperatures reaching triple-digits, coaches and parents must work together to keep their players hydrated.“Appropriate hydration...

6 things you should know about sports drinks

Wellness

Aug 14, 2021

Sweat drips from your forehead as you round the track and finish your daily run. You’re feeling weak and thirsty. You walk slowly to your gym bag and grab the sports drink you’ve been waiting for since you started your...

10 myths you probably believe about exercise (and why they’re wrong)

Wellness

Jul 25, 2021

If you’ve ever had a sleepless night and found yourself staring like a zombie at the TV, you’ve probably seen those late-night infomercials touting fitness gadgets and workouts that guarantee results.With all these gimmicky products and conflicting information, it can...

7 tips for prolonged standing

Wellness

Jul 11, 2021

Many people, especially those in manufacturing and the service sector, must stand for long periods of time as part of their job, and there are many studies examining the health effects due to prolonged standing. Common complications include low back...

How to get fit without a gym by changing your lifestyle

Wellness

Jun 26, 2021

According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 36 percent of adults in Texas are overweight and almost 32 percent are obese. Among adolescents, 15.6 percent are overweight and 15.7 percent are obese.There is...

Choosing the right workout program: 3 tips for exercise beginners

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2021年5月25日

Want to start a new exercise program? Some people exercise to improve their health, some to improve their appearance and others to achieve specific fitness goals.Regardless of the reason you exercise, consistency is the key factor that determines success or...

10 things to remember before you run a marathon

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Mar 27, 2021

Mile after mile and month after month—now it’s almost time to run your big race. When preparing for a marathon, you sacrifice a lot for that euphoric feeling as you cross the finish line. In a few days, it will...

How to exercise for heart health at home

Wellness

Mar 15, 2021

In the era of COVID-19, many people face new challenges in remaining active. It is well known that exercise and an active lifestyle greatly reduces risk factors for and risk of developing cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 cause of death in the US....

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