Fitness


Fitness Goals: Focus on Behaviors, Not Weight

If your goal is to reach and maintain a healthy weight, assess the following behaviors to determine if you should make a few lifestyle changes.

December 10, 2015 / 3 min read


Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

“The good news is the average weight gain over the holidays is one to three pounds,” says Cathy Clark-Reyes, a registered dietician with Baptist Health...

November 30, 2015 / 2 min read


Top 5 Exercise Motivators

There are well-proven motivating factors that can help you stay on track, or get you started on a program long before the new year gets...

November 24, 2015 / 3 min read


Heart Walk: A Personal Journey for Baptist...

The goal of the Miami Heart Walk, set for 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nov. 22, at Museum Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd.), is to celebrate...

November 18, 2015 / 3 min read


News Roundup: Obesity Rates Still Rising; Holiday...

Obesity rates are still on the rise despite widespread campaigns to raise awareness of the higher risk for heart disease and other chronic or dangerous...

November 13, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Exercise Tips for Weight Management

Nearly 49 million adults in the U.S. — approximately 35 percent — are obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall,...

October 27, 2015 / 1 min read


Menopause and Exercise

“The good news is that a regular program of physical activity can help manage many of the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause."

September 22, 2015 / 2 min read


Making Family Fitness A Year-Round Event

More and more studies show that people of all ages can benefit from regular exercise.

September 21, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon

Participants in the 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon made their way to Margaret Pace Park in Miami to swim, bike and run to the finish...

September 21, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Hypertension and Exercise 101

Federal researchers say lowering blood pressure below the current recommended levels can cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure by 30 percent.

September 17, 2015 / 1 min read