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Strengthen Your Core for a Leaner Look and Less Backache

Jan 23, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Your core muscles (the muscles around the front and back of your trunk and pelvis) may be less visible than other muscle groups, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about them when it comes to fitness. “In fact, your ability to perform many physical activities depends on a strong … Read More

Editor’s Note: Make Exercise Part of Your Routine

Jan 4, 2018 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

The most important part of exercise is getting into a regular schedule, so that it becomes part of your weekly routine. I advise mixing cardiovascular exercise (commonly called “aerobic” exercise) with core strengthening. When doing cardiovascular exercise, aim for a minimum of at least 45 minutes, three times per week. To … Read More

Start the Year With a Practical Exercise Plan

Jan 4, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

You know that being physically active is a key element of a healthy lifestyle, but how much exercise do you really need, and what types of exercise are most beneficial? “We prefer to use the exercise recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). They have a section for … Read More

Tai Chi Exercises Benefit Body and Mind

Jan 4, 2018 · Jay Roland · Mobility & Fitness

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of self-defense, but it has become a popular form of exercise because of its many mental and physical health benefits. Tai chi exercises are composed of slow, graceful movements that help ease anxiety, boost mood, improve concentration, and help with balance, flexibility, and stamina. … Read More

Fitness As a Lifestyle

Jan 4, 2018 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

To create a healthy and fit lifestyle, you need to prioritize physical activity. Fundraisers and competitions can help you do just that.Committing to a time-bound event helps a lot of people get and stay in shape. Whether you’re going solo as a competitor or joining others for a fundraising walk, … Read More

Strengthen Your Quadriceps to Maintain Good Mobility

Dec 28, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

The quadriceps muscles, located in the front of your thighs, make up the largest muscle group in your body. The quadriceps, often referred to as “quads,” are a group of four muscles that run from your hips to your knees. It’s important to keep these muscles strong, since they are … Read More

Strengthen Your Core for Better Balance and Stability

Dec 22, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

If your idea of a muscle-strengthening workout focuses mostly on your legs and arms, you may be overlooking an important set of muscles. Your core is a group of muscles that surround and stabilize your spine. They include your abdominal muscles in front, the paraspinal muscles in back, and several … Read More

The Benefits of Strength Training: Choose to “Use It,” Not “Lose It”

Dec 19, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

There’s a lot to be said for the old cliché “use it or lose it.” And, it’s your choice: Choose to “lose it” and you’ll suffer from loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and muscle function, which may result in less ability to take care of yourself and, ultimately, loss … Read More

Appendix II: Sample Exercises

Dec 7, 2017 · Cindy Foley · Mobility & Fitness

Appendix I: Resources

Dec 7, 2017 · Cindy Foley · Mobility & Fitness

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