Fitness Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network https://blogs.bcm.edu/tag/fitness/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:11:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://blogs.bcm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2d904ab48738e474191a678dceb72b07.png Fitness Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network https://blogs.bcm.edu/tag/fitness/ 32 32 122339384 Stay safe and avoid injuries on your fitness journey this year https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/01/29/stay-safe-and-avoid-injuries-on-your-fitness-journey-this-year/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/01/29/stay-safe-and-avoid-injuries-on-your-fitness-journey-this-year/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:55:53 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=41300 A person preparing to lift a barbell with large weights. Only their arms and legs are visible as they grip the barbell.Julia Kibble explains the three Ps for keeping your body fully functional when exercising: preparation, precaution, and prehabilitation.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/01/29/stay-safe-and-avoid-injuries-on-your-fitness-journey-this-year/feed/ 0 41300 5 goals to achieve a healthier, happier you this year https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/01/23/5-goals-to-achieve-a-healthier-happier-you-this-year/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/01/23/5-goals-to-achieve-a-healthier-happier-you-this-year/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:19:26 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=41265 A person marking a desk calendar with sticky note arrows as labels.Baylor experts offer five achievable goals to inspire positive changes in your life, from quitting tobacco to prioritizing mental wellness.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/01/23/5-goals-to-achieve-a-healthier-happier-you-this-year/feed/ 0 41265 Benefits of exercise classes and groups https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/02/13/benefits-of-exercise-classes-and-groups/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/02/13/benefits-of-exercise-classes-and-groups/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:55:06 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=38889 A group of women doing yoga on mats.Allie Townsend says group fitness activities can have physical and mental health benefits for people with stress, anxiety or depression.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/02/13/benefits-of-exercise-classes-and-groups/feed/ 0 38889 The added benefits of keeping fit: maintaining sexual fitness in men https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/01/05/the-added-benefits-of-keeping-fit-maintaining-sexual-fitness-in-men/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/01/05/the-added-benefits-of-keeping-fit-maintaining-sexual-fitness-in-men/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:45:46 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=38634 Two older adults doing yoga outside.In the vast realm of health guidance, where exercise is revered as a holistic remedy impacting cardiovascular health, mental acuity and physical form, a critical

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/01/05/the-added-benefits-of-keeping-fit-maintaining-sexual-fitness-in-men/feed/ 0 38634 Tips to incorporate fitness into your daily routine https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/12/28/tips-to-incorporate-fitness-into-your-daily-routine/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/12/28/tips-to-incorporate-fitness-into-your-daily-routine/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:47:20 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=29376 A sports medicine expert at Baylor College of Medicine shares tips to incorporate fitness into your daily life.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/12/28/tips-to-incorporate-fitness-into-your-daily-routine/feed/ 1 29376 Healthy Habits: Enjoying hobbies, limiting caffeine help Dr. Karen Lawson stay balanced https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/01/02/healthy-habits-enjoying-hobbies-limiting-caffeine-help-dr-karen-lawson-stay-balanced/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/01/02/healthy-habits-enjoying-hobbies-limiting-caffeine-help-dr-karen-lawson-stay-balanced/#respond Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:29:15 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=21363 healthy-habits-thumbnailTaking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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