By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS After a cancer diagnosis, some people emit positive feelings such as strength and courage. The term post-traumatic growth refers to these positive changes that occur with cancer diagnosis.
Can exercise reduce your risk of breast cancer?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS New findings published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment suggests there might be a dose-response relationship between exercise and reducing estrogen levels.
Vascular Health can improve with Aerobic Exercise in African-Americans
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS An exciting new research has found and claims it is the first study to find that eight weeks of aerobic training can improve arterial structure (blood vessel walls) in African American participants
Stimulate your mind, body and soul with exercise!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS There is a dose-response relationship when it comes to exercise and brain function in older adults. This means that the more you exercise the more it will benefit your mind in addition to your body
You were right! We shouldn’t exercise to eat
Jonathon Stavres, PhD, ACSM- E.P.-C. In order to lose weight, calorie expenditure has to outweigh calorie consumption. This is why we must not exercise to eat but instead exercise and eat to live well.
African Americans, Colon Cancer and Physical Activity
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS While the exact reasons African Americans are at a greater risk for developing colorectal cancer is not known, there are some potential controllable (behavior choices you can control) and uncontrollable (genetic predisposition) factors that are associated with this type of cancer.
Why Do You Need Physical Therapy?
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS One of the main goals of physical therapy is to help you become more independent and continue being physically active after you are finished with your treatment.
Can Exercise Apps Improve Your Workouts?
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A common misconception for many people is that technology-driven fitness content from fitness apps and the internet equals quality exercise and this will lead to better health and weight loss
Returning to Exercise After a Cardiac Incident , Procedure or Diagnosis
Jonathon Stavres MS, ACSM-EP-C The first and foremost recommendation for recently discharged CVD patients is to attend Phase II (commonly referred to as outpatient) cardiac rehabilitation.