Losing weight is hard work, but finding an exercise partner can help you stay motivated to shed your pounds, says Linda Crews, a physical therapist with the Memorial Weight Loss & Wellness Center. To maintain weight loss, the average healthy…
Put on your polyester gym uniform and call your friends for a game of crab soccer…it’s time for the Presidential Physical Fitness Test! It doesn’t matter which U.S. president signed your certificate in grade school; everyone knows bragging rights went…
You’ve made the decision: You’re going to run a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K, 10K or any other major fitness event, like the upcoming Memorial SportsCare Women’s Biathlon. Good for you! That’s a huge undertaking. And, while training, you…
Starting a fitness routine may be easy. However, sticking with the routine seems to be the hard part. The first few weeks, we’re pumped to start working out, then life gets in the way, or we don’t see the results…
For people who are new to running, adding in “cross-training” to a schedule can seem overwhelming. Other runners who are getting into training habits often don’t want to cross-train for fear of losing progress. However, cross-training needs to be a…
What motivates people – who otherwise never run – to train to run a 5K? Sometimes it’s to support and raise money for a special cause. There are charity 5Ks every weekend – including several fun ones coming up in…
Reason #10 – For your children or family members who depend upon you. Making your health a priority helps you to participate more in the lives of your children and family members. Reason #9 – For your significant other who…
You’ve decided you want to cross the finish line at a Biathlon this year! Now that you’ve decided to make the commitment, you may need some help figuring out where to start and what to do. Memorial SportsCare’s athletic trainers…
March is nearly over — how’s that New Year’s resolution to exercise going? Is your gym membership card still being used regularly? Starting a fitness routine is the easy part; sticking with the routine seems to be the hard part.…