Blog Posts
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Be Active at Work and Live Longer
More than 2000 years ago Hippocrates identified the health benefits of exercise. But it wasn’t until the 1950s scientists really began to be interested in exercise. At that time, leisure-time activity wasn’t a thing. After a day of working or household chores, people didn’t feel the need to use their free time to exercise. As…
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How much water should I drink when exercising?
Humans are approximately 60% water. From lubricating joints, to delivering oxygen throughout your body, water is essential for life. At the same time, water is lost through breathing, urine and bowl movements, as well as when you sweat. As a result, you need to constantly replace lost water. The Role of Sweat How much water…
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Exercise and Your COVID-19 Vaccination
Wondering if your should exercise on the day of your vaccination or not? What about the day after? How are you likely to feel? Elite athletes ponder these questions on a regular basis, whether it’s for the seasonal flu or travel vaccinations. And some athletes are vaccine hesitant due to concerns of having to miss…
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How the Mind Limits Performance
Every week, four times a week, I head to the swimming pool to do some lengths. Over time, I’ve begun to recognize some of the regulars. I know when the fast swimmers will be there. And that I’ll swim faster on those days as well. This happens even though I’m the same swimmer as I…
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Sports Drinks: The Good, Bad and Unnecessary
You’re getting ready to head to the gym, go out for a jog or bike ride, or play tennis with some friends. You grab your shoes, workout gear, a towel and a sports drink. The History of Sports Drinks Created in a lab in 1965 at the University of Florida, Gatorade is considered the world’s…
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Busting 9 Myths About Exercise
Even though people know exercise is good for them, most still don’t get enough. And it sometimes seems like there’s more myths circulating about exercise than there are people doing it. Whether you’re newly starting out or a seasoned veteran, here are 9 myths about exercise busted to help you with your program. 1. Exercise…