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Activity and Exercise Time is often cited as the most common reason why people don’t exercise. The recommended 150 minutes of exercise a week only represents 1.5% of the number of minutes you have each week, though. Besides the plethora of physical and mental health benefits associated with physical activity, exercise can actually save you...

Gaining 11 or more pounds from early to middle adulthood is associated with a 30% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a 14% greater risk of high blood pressure, an 8% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a 17% reduced chance of healthy aging. Learn how modest weight gain can still have large implications for...

SIRC Blog   Sometimes a new year inspires us to shake things up a bit and try new things. And often, changing things up on the workout scene brings changes to your body and your fitness by forcing you to adapt to new movements and new cardiovascular challenges. If you are looking to add a...

Nutrition There is a lot that goes into the proper recovery and rehabilitation of a muscular injury or concussion. There will be changes in energy intake, as well as in muscle protein synthesis. How should you adjust energy and protein intake, and what should you avoid while recovering from an injury?

Did You Know? Strength training doesn’t mean lifting huge weights – lifting small weight, or simply using bodyweight is also extraordinarily beneficial. From maintaining bone strength, to improving insulin sensitivity, to increasing general well-being and more: there are countless reasons that resistance training is one of the best things people, including older adults, can do...

Activity and Exercise High-intensity exercise is a great way to get active and increase fitness. It’s also important to know your limits and not be afraid to stop when your body needs to. Rhabdomyolosis is a very rare condition that can affect exercisers, regardless of fitness level, if they push too hard too soon. People...

Did You Know? The number of hours of sleep per night has dropped drastically as rates of obesity have jumped. Learn more about how sleep quality and quantity is associated with better health and less obesity.

With the holidays quickly approaching, many parents are looking for ways to incorporate physical activity into their holiday gift giving. The Active for Life team has put together their picks for active toys and games that will make all the kids on your list happy while encouraging skill development and a love of movement.

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year when family and friends get together to celebrate the joys life brings. For some, however the holidays can be a stressful time planning and/or attending social events, finishing up the year’s work, trying not to overeat those holiday treats or trying to fit in that last...

Teaching Moment Researchers know that certain genes are associated with obesity. However, having a genetic predisposition to obesity doesn’t determine whether or not you become obese. Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise, regardless of genes, can prevent excessive weight gain.