Being Active Articles

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...

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...