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FITNESSEight tips to help you be successful with your fit...
Jan 3, 2019
Starting an exercise routine can be exciting but also frustrating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin, or maybe you've tried in the past but quit. Our exercise physiologist offers these tips to help ... Continue Reading -
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FITNESSVIDEO: Try these stretches after your next workout
Sep 6, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler Exercise Physiologist Michael Mahnken explains the differences between stretching before and after a workout, and demonstrates three simple stretches you can do after a workout or... Continue Reading -
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FITNESS, CANCERYoga class offers cancer patients and survivors a ...
Aug 7, 2018
Yoga is a form of exercise that includes breath control, stretching, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Specifically for cancer patients, yoga can help the body heal durin... Continue Reading -
FITNESS, NUTRITIONStudy: Fitness apps result in more frequent exerci...
Feb 8, 2018
Are you having trouble sticking to a diet or exercise routine? It may be time to call for reinforcements in the form of an app downloaded on your smartphone. Continue Reading -
FITNESS, ORTHOPEDICSAre you exercising in the right pair of shoes?
Jan 23, 2018
Wearing the proper shoes to exercise in can prevent injuries. We offer this test to help you determine your foot type. Continue Reading -
FITNESSThink S.M.A.R.T. when setting your New Year’s reso...
Dec 28, 2017
Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Have you thought about how to actually make that goal come true? Try thinking S.M.A.R.T. Continue Reading -
FITNESSEight ways to counteract the effects of sitting al...
Aug 10, 2017
Do you find yourself sitting at a desk all day or spending hours on the couch in front of the TV? Living a sedentary lifestyle has many negative health effects including high blood pressure and excess... Continue Reading -
FITNESSNeed help deciding which cardio workout is right f...
Jul 11, 2017
Whether you are new to a fitness routine or stuck in your old one, it's important to make time multiple times a week for a cardio workout. St. Joseph’s/Candler Wellness Center coordinator breaks down ... Continue Reading -
FITNESSSilverSneakers program offers seniors a fun, safe ...
Jun 13, 2017
Exercise is a key to good health - at any age. SilverSneakers is a program that offers those 65 and older an opportunity to exercise in a wellness environment and reap the many benefits of fitness. Continue Reading