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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Exercise for Osteoporosis

May 26, 2015

A bone-weakening disorder, osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. Learn how exercise can help strengthen your bones to prevent fractures. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Fitness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: fractures, muscle-strengthening exercise, osteoporosis, osteoporosis exercises, Pilates, weight-bearing exercise, yoga
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Marathon Preparation Questions and Answers

May 15, 2015

New and even experienced runners marathon runners have questions when preparing for a race. Find answers to some popular questions or ask your own! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Brittany Patterson, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Kathleen Nachazel, marathon, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, Ron DeAngelo, running, UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon
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Running Gear for Long Distance Training and Marathon Race Day

May 5, 2015

The right marathon training and race day gear can help you feel well-suited to get the most out of each mile. Learn how to choose your next running outfit. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Marathon; Running; Long Distance; Clothing; Running Clothing, running gear
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Marathon Bloggers Report on March Progress

April 30, 2015

Find out how our marathon bloggers are doing as they close in on the Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon, marathon bloggers, running
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How to Use Cross Training for Marathon Prep

April 18, 2015

Training for a half or full marathon with a spring race day means the majority of your training falls in the winter. Learn how cross training can help. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: cross training, cycling, indoors, marathon, running, swimming, training, training indoors
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Infographic: Common Sports Injuries

April 15, 2015

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention for the most common sports injuries in our informative infographic. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: acl injury, ankle sprain, colles fracture, groin pull, hamstring sprain, infographics, medial tibial stress syndrome, medical mondays, patellofemoral syndrome, shin splints, sports injuries, tennis elbow
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Build Strength and Stability to Prevent Knee Injuries

April 14, 2015

ACL injuries can be not only painful, but limit performance in sports in the future. Keeping your knee strong is key to preventing devastating injury. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: ACL, acl exercises, acl injury, acl tear, knee, knee injury, ligament, medical mondays, torn acl, torn ligament
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Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars

April 4, 2015

Need a healthy snack to help you fuel up before a workout? Discover how a few simple ingredients can turn into delicious protein bars. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy, infographic, marathon, no bake, protein, recipes, running, snacks, training, video
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Marathon Bloggers Discuss Progress in February

March 24, 2015

Our marathon bloggers report on their progress from the month of February in this post about challenges and next steps. Read more about their journeys. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, distance running, marathon running, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon