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Are your mitochondria sagging? Time to get off the couch.
It’s easy to find excuses for not exercising.
Too tired. Too busy. Too far away.
But here’s one excuse that won’t fly: Too old.
“If you’re physically able and you have your doctor’s...
Running Gasparilla?
If you're running the Gasparilla Distance Classic this year, we've got some great training moves for you, thanks to our expert trainers at the Tampa General Hospital Health and Wellness Center...
For resolution success, try a smart strategy
There’s something about breaking out that brand-new calendar in January that triggers a rush of confidence and renewed dedication.
THIS is the year, you say to yourself. I’m going to lose weight,...
Stronger bones: start with just a minute a day
What if doing something for just one minute a day could improve your health as you age?
Improving your bone health might be that easy, say scientists from the University of Exeter and the...
Don’t let Uncle Rhabdo crash your exercise party
When you do high-intensity workouts, you might expect pain.
You may even expect some nausea.
But brown urine?
Those symptoms could mean you’ve acquired a rare but life-threatening condition...
Avoiding diabetes can be as simple as a walk in the park
Or, in Jan Hensley’s case, a walk in the mall.
As the pounds piled on, the Tampa woman got seriously concerned about her weight. Among her concerns: diabetes. So she decided to be proactive,...
Don’t let pain bring you to your knees
68 … 69 … 70 … Was that 71 steps?
I had lost count. But it didn’t matter. I was finally at the top.
It was my second triumph on this particular trip to Rome back in 2012. The first triumph was...
Even for older adults with heart disease, exercise helps
Ann Scott Knight, 82, has every intention of dancing at her grandson’s wedding next spring.
You would never guess that Knight suffered a heart attack when she was 69.
Knight credits her three-...
Keeping your eye on the ball: sports-related eye injuries are...
“It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye.”
-- a quote by every mother everywhere
In all seriousness, we don’t necessarily...
Looking down at cell phones can lead to text neck
Talk about a pain in the neck.
For hours every day, we stare down at our cell phones, texting, reading incoming messages, Googling, gawking at videos.
Do it long enough, and we become members...
Do fitness trackers have magical superpowers? Science says no.
Last December, Catherine Williams bought a Fitbit as a holiday gift to herself.
“I’d been using a calorie counter app on my phone,” she said, “but I didn’t feel that it actually captured the full...
Inspired by the Olympics? Boost your workout - but stay injury-...
From Katie Ledecky to Usain Bolt, Olympians offer an inspiring example – new role models for everyday athletes to push their limits and try a new sport or exercise.
But if you’re trying to get...
Sunrise splashing to Pokémon pursuing: seven cool strategies for...
The park was crowded the other morning and, to Dr. Denise Edwards, that was a good thing. She was at Ballast Point Park for her usual 5:30 a.m. exercise class when she noticed at least 15...
Walk the Line
National health studies prove aerobic exercise can greatly reduce your risks for chronic diseases, improve cholesterol and lower blood pressure. If you want to stick to a daily fitness regimen but...
After the Finish Line: Ten Secrets to Running Recovery
So you’ve done it. All the months of training have paid off, and you’ve crossed the finish line at one of this weekend’s Gasparilla Distance Classic races.
Now what?
“A lot of people focus a...
Murderball: Tampa Generals find fierce competition, common bonds...
The Tampa Generals hold a slim two-point lead over St. Louis when Justin Stark shoots a quick pass to his teammate, Shin Nakazato, who grabs the ball and, with a quick pivot, wheels it across the...
Young Athlete Injured By His Own Bones
Ryan Hartman was home from college for the summer and trying a new workout when it happened.
“My whole arm got really swollen and purple,” he said. “I knew something wasn’t right.”
Former...
