Weight Lifting for Women at Risk for Breast Cancer– Related Lymphedema A Randomized Trial Kathryn H. Schmitz, PhD, MPH; Rehana L. Ahmed, MD, PhD; Andrea B. Troxel, ScD; Andrea Cheville, MD, MSCE; Lorita Lewis-Grant, MPH, MSW; Rebecca Smith, MD, MS; Cathy J. Bryan,...
Healthy Lifestyle
Stress and the Holidays
Parties, social events, festive celebrations, and gatherings with family and friends are part of the holiday season. Entertaining, sending cards, and wrapping gifts are part of the holiday season. Shopping, cooking, cleaning, and traveling are part of the holiday...
The Incredible Flying Nonagenarian
If you have 5 extra minutes and you care about your health, read this article from the ny times magazine. It gives us a glimpse into the "what if's" in relation to training through out the lifespan. Very interesting points made on keeping the intensity up, even...
Mindfulness During the Holidays
The season for gluttony has begun and as your resident fitness experts, we want to encourage you to enjoy it. Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the earth’s bounty and be grateful that we live in a world of plenty, not to feel guilty about a piece of pumpkin pie. ...
Better Sleep and Increased Productivity
Eight hours of sleep. That is the mantra that has been ingrained into all of our heads since we were little kids. Remember those days? No small child ever wants to go to sleep when mom or dad tells them to - there are just too many exciting things that might be...
When Things Slow Down…
“When things slow down, I’ll be able to get into a routine and focus on me.” “After the next deadline, I’ll go back to eating right.” “Once the kids are back in school, I’ll start exercising regularly.” “I can’t get enough sleep; I don’t have time to prepare my own...
Physical Activity and Cancer
New research suggests Lance Armstrong’s training regimen may have aided his recovery. Undoubtedly, you have read or heard about the benefits of regular exercise. You may even be aware of the association between physical activity (which includes exercise) and...
You May Be Doing More Than You Realize to Improve Your Health and Well-being.
“So I just got back from a really great hike!” “I really enjoy throwing the Frisbee around at the park with my dog.” “Do you want to go with me to the beach, maybe swim a little bit, play some paddle ball?” Do these sound like things you might say? How about calling...
Social Wellness: A Benefit of Group Training
When it comes to physical well-being, exercise is considered an essential part of wellness. In the case of exercise at F.I.T., the contribution of group training to social wellness should not be overlooked. It was at the end of an hour session during a very intense...
Wellness: A Goal for Optimal Health and Longevity
The term wellness has become increasingly popular in the media. In the health and fitness industry, wellness is considered synonymous with optimal health and well-being. Interestingly, no one comes into the gym with the stated purpose of improving wellness. Maybe...