Reprinted from the US National Library of MedicineNational Institutes of Health When you are physically active, you breathe more often and take more air into your lungs than when you are [Read More]
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The Drug-Free Ways to Help Lower Blood Pressure
By Shelby Stoner, MS, PHASE IV Exercise Physiologist If you’re reading this article, I’m sure you may know someone on anti-hypertensive medication, or you may be on it yourself! Hypertension, or [Read More]
Allyson Felix Speaks Out on Maternity Protection for Women
Stressing? Are your cortisol levels too high?
Stressing? Are your cortisol levels too high? by Chelsea Garcia, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist What exactly is cortisol and how does it affect you? Cortisol is known as the body's [Read More]
Aerobic Exercise: Top 5 Reasons to Get Physical!
Aerobic Exercise: Top 5 Reasons to Get Physical! By Shelby Stoner, MS, PHASE IV Exercise Physiologist Aerobic exercise, commonly known as “cardio,” is exercise that requires the delivery of oxygen [Read More]
Top 5 Fitness Trends for 2019
Top 5 Fitness Trends for 2019 By Shelby Stoner, MS, PHASE IV Exercise Physiologist 1. Wearable Technology Still increasing in popularity, wearable technology such as smart watches, fitness trackers, [Read More]
Don’t Take Osteoarthritis Lying Down
By James E. Brody Reprinted from the New York Times I have what may be the most common disease among middle-aged and older adults: osteoarthritis. But unlike many similarly afflicted, I don’t take [Read More]
