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Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 2

May 1, 2020

Learn about virtual fitness from the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 1

April 30, 2020

Virtual fitness describes exercise programs that are offered online and can be done at home, allowing exercisers to follow along via their electronic devices. If you are used to fitness classes and other group exercise, some virtual programs offer an online community where you can interact and burn calories with your peers. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running
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Improve Your Mental Endurance for Running with These Tips

May 1, 2018

When it comes to marathon running, physical fitness is only half the battle. Mental endurance can help you improve your running. Learn more at UPMC. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: psychology, running, sports medicine
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Sandra’s Story: How Sports Nutrition Improved One Runner’s Race Times

January 2, 2018

Sandra shares how her firsthand experience with UPMC Sports Medicine's sports nutrition program helped her get back in shape and improve her running times. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: patient story, running, sports medicine, sports nutrition, weight loss
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10 Tips to Keep Runners Safe in the Summer

May 3, 2017

Does warm sunshine and blue skies make you want to go outside and run? Check out our list of running tips to keep you safe in the summer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: featured posts, marathon training, mobile featured, Primary care, running, running safety, summer running, summer safety
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3 Incredible Ways Running Can Improve Your Mood

April 25, 2017

Walking and running come with benefits for both the body and mind. Learn about the mental health benefits of running and how exercise can improve your mood. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: anxiety, benefits of running, depression, exercise, mental health, mood, runner's high, running, treatments for depression, walking
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Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

April 2, 2017

When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training
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4 Simple Skin Care Tips for Athletes

October 4, 2016

Protect your skin during outdoor workouts: These skin care tips for athletes can help you avoid chafing, burning, and blistering outdoors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Fitness, Skin Care
Tagged with: cycling, outdoor athletes, outdoors, running, sports, sunburn
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Running Q&A: UPMC Sports Medicine’s Dr. Aaron V. Mares

August 26, 2016

Running involves more than just hitting the pavement. Learn about staying safe and preventing injuries from Dr. Aaron V. Mares, MD. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: fitness, injury prevention, marathons, running, running injuries, running safety, sports medicine