Fitness

Staying fit helps you live your life to the fullest. Physical exercise plays a vital role in your overall well-being. Learn how you can stay active, feel better, and improve your broader health—plus so much more. Our fitness topics include yoga, running, core exercises, cycling, and cardio.

Get fitness advice that includes:

Why Walking Is Good for Your Health and the Environment.
Tips to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Gym.
The Benefits of Compression Gear.
High Performance Training.
Exercises That Can Cause Injury.
Taking Your Healthy Habits on Vacation.
Sports Drinks vs. Water.
How to Properly Lift Items.
Much More.

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UPMC’s Favorite Things – Healthy Gift Ideas

December 23, 2015

It's the holiday season, and in that spirit, we asked our UPMC doctors for some of their favorite healthy gift ideas. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness
Tagged with: exercise, fitness, gift ideas, healthy gift ideas, Healthy Living, infographic, yoga
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Yoga Practice for the Office (Video)

September 16, 2015

Yoga is a great way to integrate the body, mind and spirit. Watch this video and try this sequence at the office to help yourself de-stress! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: alternative medicine, Heart Health, mental health, stress relief, yoga
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Cycling FAQs with Matt Tinkey, Cycling Performance Specialist

September 5, 2015

Whether you're into competitive racing or you're a casual enthusiast, Matt Tinkey of UPMC Sports Medicine is here to answer your cycling questions! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: bicycle helmet, bike fitting, bike safety, biking, cycling, cycling performance, helmet safety, sports performance
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Hydration 101: What You Need to Know

August 13, 2015

At risk for dehydration? Check out this infographic and article to learn about hydration best practices and learn how to avoid dehydration. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: dehydration, drinking, hydrating fruit, hydration, infographic, mobile featured, Nutrition, Ron DeAngelo, water
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5 Easy Lower Body Exercises

July 16, 2015

Lily Feldman, a strength and conditioning specialist with UPMC Sports Medicine, demonstrates 5 easy exercises that will help keep your lower body strong. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: lower body injuries, sports medicine, traumatic knee injury
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Do It Right: Exercises That Can Cause Injury

July 12, 2015

Any type of physical activity or exercise comes with the risk of injury. Learn how proper form and technique can prevent unnecessary pain and injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, injuries, injury, O, pain, rotator cuff injury, The Oprah Magazine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, workout
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Infographic: Body Shapes By Sport

July 10, 2015

Body shapes come in all different shapes and sizes. heck out our infographic below to see how body shapes vary by sport. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: body shapes, body types, cyclist, infographic, muscles, rower, runner
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Runner’s Dynamic Warm-up and Cross Training

July 7, 2015

To help you get race-ready and maximize your training, we recommend a dynamic warm-up and crosstraining. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: cross training, dynamic warmup, marathon training, orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, Total Body Cross Training, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
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Essential Tips on Staying Active at Work

May 31, 2015

For many of us, sitting is a big part of our daily work routines. Get active at work to help you feel and work better while helping prevent diseases. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: active; active at work; workplace; hypertension, diabetes, heart disease