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What Kind of Exercise is Best for Your Heart?

November 4, 2014

Your heart needs exercise to stay strong and healthy. Discover aerobic exercises that get the heart pumping and benefit your cardiovascular system. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: aerobics, cardio, cardiovascular health, chest pain, dizziness, exercise, HDL cholesterol, heart, heart disease, Heart Health, high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, stroke

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How Exercise Can Benefit Parkinson’s Disease Patients

September 28, 2014

Learn more about how exercise can help benefit Parkinson's disease patients, and find out which types of exercises will have the best impact. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: activities, cycling, exercise, Mark Richardson MD PhD, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson's disease, Pilates, rowing, swimming, yoga

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Pilates vs Yoga: Which Workout Is Right for You?

August 27, 2014

Pilates and yoga both can be beneficial to your health. Learn the differences between the two and how to choose the right exercise for you. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: cardiovascular activity, exercise, Pilates, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, yoga

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5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury

July 25, 2014

Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Use these tips to avoid injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: aches, exercise, fitness, injury, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, shin splints, sports medicine, sprains, strains, stress fracture, walking

Artículo - 4 Minute Read

7 Cycling Tips to Help You Bike Like a Pro

July 4, 2014

UPMC's Sports Medicine team presents seven simple tips to prepare your body for cycling -- and how to stay safe while training for an event. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: bicycling, cycling, exercise, fitness, helmet, hydration, safety equipment, sports medicine, sunburn

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Exercise This Summer by Running or Cycling

June 10, 2014

Learn more about how running and cycling can keep your health where it needs to be and more information about the UPMC BodyChangers DriAthlon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: Active.com, cycling, exercise, heart disease, running

Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Risks of High-Intensity Training Programs

June 4, 2014

Learn more about high intensity training programs and the potential risks associated with these workouts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, CrossFit™, exercise, high-intensity interval training, high-intensity training programs, HIIT, sports medicine, workout

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Infographic: Women’s Health Tips For Any Age

May 13, 2014

Check out this infographic to discover women's health tips for any age. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: active lifestyle, exercise, high-intensity interval training, tanning, women's health

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Marathon Race Day Nutrition Tips

April 20, 2014

Being hydrated and well-nutritioned is critical to your race success. Learn more about marathon race day nutrition tips for during and after the race. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Nutrition, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine