Being Active Articles

January brings hope. But by the second Friday of the new year, often dubbed Quitter’s Day, many people begin drifting away from their New Year’s resolutions.   That’s not because you lack willpower. It's because change is hard and habits take time to build. The good...

For many adults, weekends are prime time to get active.   Whether it’s running, cycling, basketball or hiking, these short bursts of intense activity can energize your week. But they also come with a risk of injuries. Pain, strains or sprains don’t have to bench you....

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...

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...