Consistency Over Perfection: Your Path to Healthier Habits in the New Year
As we step into the new year, St. Dominic’s Fitness Center invites you to make a healthy change in your life today. Mike Schlatter, Fitness Center manager, said his No. 1 health tip is to “build consistency over perfection.” The start of a new year often comes with ambitious resolutions, but all too often, those…
It Only Takes 11 Minutes of Moderate Exercise Per Day to Be Healthier
You probably already know that regular exercise is important for good health. You might have also heard that the gold standard is 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Although this is still true, there’s good news if you’re one of the many people who find it difficult to squeeze that amount of exercise into…
Not Following a Running Program? Why You May Need One
If you think running increases your risk of osteoarthritis, think again. Researchers found that recreational runners have a lower risk for knee and hip arthritis than people who sit most of the day. The key to going from sitting on the couch to running a 5K without pain is to build up to it. Follow…
When to Use Heat or Ice for Muscle Aches or Injuries
Both heat and ice can be used to help minor injuries heal faster. Learn when it’s best to use heat…
Desk-Friendly Stretches to Improve Your Mood and Productivity
Sitting at a desk all day and typing for most of it can cause all sorts of aches and pains. In addition to making sure your workstation is ergonomically designed and taking plenty of walk breaks, you can regularly stretch your body to keep yourself limber. Studies have shown that regular breaks to move your…
4 Steps to Healthy Aging in Your 60s and Beyond
Learn four different ways that older adults can maintain their health throughout the years and why doing so is crucial…
