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Topic: Fitness

Thinking of Joining a Gym? Why Finding the Right One for You Matters

Thinking of Joining a Gym? Why Finding the Right One for You Matters

By American Specialty Health on April 15, 2024

Gyms and fitness centers come with some big perks that can help you get and stay fit—as long as you find the gym that’s right for you. Here’s how.

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Granny Basketball and Other Inspiring Ways to Stay Active and Fit for Life

Granny Basketball and Other Inspiring Ways to Stay Active and Fit for Life

By American Specialty Health on March 18, 2024

If you think growing older means the end of an active life, think again. Many older adults are breaking barriers and finding surprising ways to stay...

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5 Exercise Videos to Help Strengthen Your Proprioception

5 Exercise Videos to Help Strengthen Your Proprioception

By American Specialty Health on February 26, 2024

Proprioception is your body's ability to sense its movements and location in space, so you can move freely and safely without having to think about...

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Use Exercise “Snacks” to Jump Start Your Fitness Routine

Use Exercise “Snacks” to Jump Start Your Fitness Routine

By American Specialty Health on January 15, 2024

Short bursts of exercise—called “snacks”—can help fight off the unhealthy effects of a sedentary lifestyle. They can help kickstart your fitness...

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9 Inspiring Ways to Stay Active in Cold Weather

9 Inspiring Ways to Stay Active in Cold Weather

By American Specialty Health on January 8, 2024

Staying active can be hard in the chilly depths of winter, but these tips can help keep you moving—and having a blast while you’re at it. With...

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How to Choose the Best Athletic Shoe for You

How to Choose the Best Athletic Shoe for You

By American Specialty Health on November 13, 2023

Since exercise improves your health at every age, it’s important to find the right pair of athletic shoes to help optimize your physical activity and...

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Why Prehab May Be Just as Important as Rehab for Your Surgical Recovery

Why Prehab May Be Just as Important as Rehab for Your Surgical Recovery

By American Specialty Health on October 23, 2023

If you’re scheduled to have surgery, participating in prehab beforehand may boost your chances of a faster recovery and a better outcome. If you...

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New to Exercise? Get Past the “Beginner’s Hump” in 6 Helpful Steps

New to Exercise? Get Past the “Beginner’s Hump” in 6 Helpful Steps

By American Specialty Health on September 18, 2023

If you just started to work out, but are struggling to stick with it, don’t fret. Exercise gets easier—and more fun—with time and the right...

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9 Helpful Exercise Videos for a Strong and Stable Back

9 Helpful Exercise Videos for a Strong and Stable Back

By American Specialty Health on August 22, 2023

Back pain may be more common with age, but it’s not inevitable. One way to keep it at bay? Do exercises that help keep your core strong and stable.

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Let Dancing Take the Work Out of Your Workouts

Let's Dance: Taking the Work Out of Your Workouts

By American Specialty Health on August 15, 2023

If exercise feels like a chore, or you’ve become bored with your current workout routine, dancing may give you the instant blast of motivation you...

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