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FITNESS, NUTRITIONWhat is an RMR test?
Jan 23, 2020
Your resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the amount of energy your body burns while at rest. St. Joseph’s/Candler health educators explain metabolic rate and how it can help you lose weight. Continue Reading -
FITNESS, NUTRITIONTrying to lose weight? It takes more than just exe...
Jan 8, 2020
St. Joseph’s/Candler dietitian and massage therapist offer tips on diet, sleep and stress that can contribute to your weight loss goals. Continue Reading -
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FITNESS, NEUROLOGYWellness in Movement exercise program helps moveme...
Sep 12, 2019
Exercise is important for everyone. It’s known to reduce the risk of life threatening illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also plays a vital role in people with movement disorders, ... Continue Reading -
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FITNESSVIDEO: Three yoga poses you can do anywhere
Mar 20, 2019
If running a marathon isn’t your thing, but you are looking for something new to try, you may want to consider yoga. St. Joseph’s/Candler exercise physiologist and yoga instructor Elizabeth Crofts sha... Continue Reading -
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FITNESSEight tips to help you be successful with your fit...
Jan 3, 2019
Starting an exercise routine can be exciting but also frustrating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin, or maybe you've tried in the past but quit. Our exercise physiologist offers these tips to help ... Continue Reading -
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FITNESSVIDEO: Try these stretches after your next workout
Sep 6, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler Exercise Physiologist Michael Mahnken explains the differences between stretching before and after a workout, and demonstrates three simple stretches you can do after a workout or... Continue Reading -
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FITNESS, CANCERYoga class offers cancer patients and survivors a ...
Aug 7, 2018
Yoga is a form of exercise that includes breath control, stretching, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Specifically for cancer patients, yoga can help the body heal durin... Continue Reading -
FITNESS, NUTRITIONStudy: Fitness apps result in more frequent exerci...
Feb 8, 2018
Are you having trouble sticking to a diet or exercise routine? It may be time to call for reinforcements in the form of an app downloaded on your smartphone. Continue Reading -
FITNESS, ORTHOPEDICSAre you exercising in the right pair of shoes?
Jan 23, 2018
Wearing the proper shoes to exercise in can prevent injuries. We offer this test to help you determine your foot type. Continue Reading