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[![Training for Pickleball: Strength, Balance, and Injury Prevention](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20222%20-%20Pickleball-training/Fitness_Pickleball-training_feature.png)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/pickleball-training)

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#### [Training for Pickleball: Strength, Balance, and Injury Prevention](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/pickleball-training)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on September 28, 2026

Keep pickleball fun by taking steps to stay safe and injury-free. Try these simple exercises to build strength, improve balance, and support your...

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[![9 Exercise Videos for Strong, Mobile, Pain-Free Hips](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20215%20-%20Hip%20pain/Fitness_Feature_Exercise%20for%20Hip%20Pain.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/hip-pain)

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#### [9 Exercise Videos for Strong, Mobile, Pain-Free Hips](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/hip-pain)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on August 10, 2026

Hip pain is more common with age, but it's not inevitable. Plus, there are exercises you can do that are tailored to keep your hips strong and moving...

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#### [Can Creatine Supplements Help Build and Maintain Muscle?](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/creatine)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on May 25, 2026

Evidence supporting the health benefits of supplements is limited. But a growing body of research suggests that creatine supplements may be an...

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#### [Feel Better From the Inside Out With Somatic Exercise](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/somatic-exercises)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on April 27, 2026

Learn how tuning into your body during workouts, called somatic exercise, can enhance your physical and mental health.

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#### [Get Better Results With Interval Walking](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/interval-walking)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 30, 2026

Transform your heart health and fitness in no time with interval walking! Discover 2 easy, research-backed routines that you can start today.

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#### [Revamp Your Cardio: No Running Required](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/revamp-cardio)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on February 9, 2026

Cardio workouts can get repetitive if you don’t switch them up. See how you can stay motivated and add more fun to your cardio routine—no running...

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#### [Strength Train With Joint-Friendly Isometric Exercises](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/isometric-exercises)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on January 12, 2026

Isometric exercises are a safe and less intense way to build strength and stability. And they may be the ideal choice for those with joint pain. ...

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#### [Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About HIIT](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/hiit)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on November 17, 2025

With a short workout, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help you reach your health and fitness goals. Here’s how you can leverage HIIT into...

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#### [Interested in Moving from Walking to Running? Read On!](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/running)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on October 27, 2025

Do you feel ready to move from a walk to a run? Read on to learn how this transition can help you reach your new health and fitness goals. Runners...

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[![Harnessing the Anti-Inflammatory Power of Exercise](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20176%20-%20Anti-Inflammatory/blog_176_feature%20final.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/anti-inflammatory)

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#### [Exercise: Harnessing the Anti-Inflammatory Power of Exercise](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/anti-inflammatory)

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