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Category: Exercise Tips

Jan 20, 2010

Why Do We Exercise?

When it comes to losing weight, patients have asked me a wide variety of questions over the years. However, certain questions are consistent. “What exercise is the best to burn calories?” “Even though I exercise 2-3 times per week, why can’t I lose weight?” “What is BMR?” “If I eat a Snickers bar, how much exercise do I need to do to burn it off?” “Are there any tools that I can use to help me track my calories and exercise output?”

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Jan 11, 2010

Amen for 2010! Begin a Healthy Lifestyle!

Physical activity is one of the most important factors in improving a lifestyle in a positive way. A minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days per week can greatly contribute to longevity. Make 2010 your year to adopt a healthy lifestyle!

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Dec 7, 2009

Health and Safety Tips for Hunters: Part 2 of 2

While I am not a hunter, I am an avid outdoors person with great passion for mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain climbing in our state and national parks. I offer hunter safety tips based on the knowledge of experts in the field and offer health safety associated with outdoor activity based on my expertise as a health care provider.

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Oct 26, 2009

Stay Limber and Stay Healthy!

This column will address a question that is frequently asked by people of all ages and activity levels…stretching.

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Oct 25, 2009

Breathe Heavy and Be Happy: Treat Depression with Exercise

Physical activity, specifically aerobic exercise, is a scientifically proven useful tool for preventing and easing depression symptoms. Studies in the British Journal of Medicine and the Journal of Exercise and Sports Science found that depression scores were significantly reduced in groups that engaged in aerobic running, jogging or walking programs, 30-45 minutes 3-5 days per week for 10-12 weeks when compared to a control group and a psychotherapy counseling group.

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Oct 19, 2009

October is National Physical Therapy Month: Keep on Moving!

In honor of physical therapy month, I would like to share a story about a friend of mine who has multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Oct 13, 2009

Steamtown Marathon III of III: Long Distance Running May Not Accelerate Knee Joint Arthritis

Last year an article in Skeletal Radiology received significant attention for disproving “current wisdom” about running and knee arthritis. Researchers from Austria used MRI imaging to examine the knees of participants before the 1997 Vienna Marathon. Ten years later, runners received an MRI before the 2007 race. Scans of those participating in both races were compared for changes. The results were very surprising.

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Oct 5, 2009

Steamtown Marathon II of III: Preventing Dehydration

In this second article dedicated to the runners preparing for the 14th Steamtown Marathon, I thought it fitting to share information regarding the prevention of dehydration for the marathon and recreational runner.

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Oct 1, 2009

Pick the Right Sports Bra

Twenty years ago, two women who were experiencing painful discomfort from excessive breast movement their exercise, sport, and recreational activities decided to by two jock straps, sew them together, and create the world’s first sports bra! These early sports bras were uncomfortable and unattractive! However, with today’s innovative designs and new fabrics, the sports bra offers a cost-effective way of breast protection during exercise!

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Sep 28, 2009

Steamtown Marathon I of III: Prevention of Running Injuries

It is two weeks away from the 14th Steamtown Marathon. For this column, the first of three dedicated to those runners preparing for the big day,
I thought it fitting to share information regarding the prevention of running injuries for the marathon and recreational runner.

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