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25 Jun 2019
Positivity and health – is there a link?
According to one study. keeping a positive outlook during stress protects against inflammatory reactions and future depressive symptoms.
“There seems to be a connection. However, the associations between... ow.ly/Ndok50uMAYu
10 Apr 2019
The most common cause of chronic joint pain in the United States is #arthritis, which affects more than 54 million people.
For one third of those people, the severe joint pain can greatly decrease the ability to move freely. If you are one of these... ow.ly/wgfo50pLfhc
2 Apr 2019
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
Aqua Workout today, Tuesday, April 2 at 12:00 PM with Rafael has been cancelled. Class will return next week as regularly scheduled.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
14 Mar 2019
Did you know #nutrition plays a major role in brain health? These four foods may help boost your memory: sm.eatright.org/memoryboost #eatright
#BrainAwarenessWeek sm.eatright.org/memoryboost
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1 Mar 2019
Happy #FitnessFriday! This week’s low intensity exercise is the Wall Push Up. This is a great way to strengthen the arms, shoulders, and chest. Learn how to master this exercise and a few low impact exercises here: ow.ly/AJzv50lVhyb
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25 Feb 2019
A great article featuring one of our exercise physiologists and Supervised Exercise alum, Dr. Elizabeth Crocco, on the importance of exercise in managing blood pressure and cholesterol. ow.ly/YJal30nPaGO ow.ly/YJal30nPaGO
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22 Feb 2019
This week's low intensity exercise feature is the Sit to Stand! This is a great way to strengthen the hips, back, lower core, and leg muscles. Check out the tutorial here: facebook.com/uhealthfitness/… facebook.com/77395228505/pos…
11 Feb 2019
👉 Have you heard of the HCG Diet?
This extreme diet combines low-calorie eating with hormone supplements and claims to shed as much as one to two pounds every day, including cellulite, without hunger pains.
#HCG stands for human chorionic... ow.ly/OXtE30nFbFS
8 Feb 2019
This week's #FitnessFriday tutorial is on the Inchworms.
Did you know that dynamic warm ups can prevent injury before working out?
Tutorials for the individual stretches can be found in the Dynamic Stretching Tutorials Playlist under Videos facebook.com/uhealthfitness/…
31 Jan 2019
Your brain loves exercise!
Joyce Gomes-Osman, PhD, an assistant professor in physical therapy and neurology and director of the Neuromotor Plasticity Laboratory at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is featured in an article on a study... ow.ly/dcT530nx0Ab
23 Jan 2019
#WellnessWednesday: A day of sitting at a desk compresses the spine and can cause lower back pain. Doing a spinal warm up stretches the muscles of the back, preventing the damaging effects of sitting for long... facebook.com/uhealthfitness/…
16 Jan 2019
What’s the best way to reduce your risk of heart disease and other conditions? Along with exercise, eating a mostly plant-based diet.
You don’t have to go full-on vegan to improve your health. but Dr. Sabine Gempel, a physical therapist at the... ow.ly/xz1Y30nlaui
7 Jan 2019
It's that time of the year again: flu season. There are many ways to protect your immune system a part from making sure you're vaccinated. Including:
😴 Sleeping 7 to 8 hours a night
🥗 Eating a whole-food diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and... ow.ly/N5MF30ndyGA
28 Dec 2018
It’s almost that time of the year!
Dreaming of being a slimmer, healthier, happier, saner, smarter, more financially savvy you? Here are some tips for sticking to them by Neuropsychologist Dr. Bonnie Levin:
• Start small. “It doesn’t always have to... ow.ly/p5wa30n7S9H
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14 Dec 2018
#Flashback Repost:
UHealth Fitness & Wellness Center’s strength and conditioning trainer Sven Bornermann was recently featured in an University of Miami Health System article on what to do when your workout stops... facebook.com/77395228505/pos…
11 Dec 2018
The holidays are an exciting time of year. But between the parties, stress, and baked goods popping up everywhere, it's also a time when people tend to gain weight. Learn how to fight the holiday pounds with Michel Bello of UHealth Fitness & Wellness... facebook.com/uhealthfitness/…
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6 Dec 2018
UHealth Fitness & Wellness Center’s strength and conditioning trainer Sven Bornermann was recently featured in a University of Miami Health System article on what to do when your workout stops working out. Hitting... facebook.com/77395228505/pos…