ISU Exercise Is Medicine

05/07/2024

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/health/exercise-is-medicine-fitness-wellness/index.html

A global health initiative encourages health care providers to include movement in clinical assessment and care plans.

04/01/2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/12/20/does-exercise-lower-cholesterol/71902569007/

One of the lesser-known benefits of getting your steps in or putting in enough time at the gym is that exercise can also lower your cholesterol.

02/08/2024

Small group training starts next week on MW! Contact us at [email protected] for more information!

12/15/2023

https://www.eatthis.com/how-long-to-work-out-for-results/

Kyrie Furr, CPT, reveals how long you need to work out for the best results and to help you maximize your exercise time.

09/22/2022

https://time.com/6188348/mental-health-benefits-gym-pandemic/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=health_exercise/fitness&linkId=178170103

The pandemic has changed people's exercise priorities

08/11/2022

https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-exercise-when-its-the-last-thing-you-want-to-do/?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=2022-08-11&fbclid=IwAR1HcA6Ni8jcfkVOcPYgH1BFr8zT66FjDjr7aI0zOHKsw7JAg1elZaSytIY

Wise ideas from psychology, behavioral economics, business — and even activism — to get you moving.

07/12/2022

Chicago was named the 10th fittest city in America for 2022! The 100 largest cities in the U.S. are ranked annually on a variety of indicators including sleep, food insecurity, pedestrian safety, mental health and residents meeting physical activity recommendations. See how your city was ranked by the American Fitness Index:

The ACSM American Fitness Index, a ranking of America's 100 largest cities, celebrates healthy, active lifestyles.The annual rankings give city leaders necessary information to improve their residents’ health through policy and infrastructure improvements.

03/10/2022

Want to sleep better, improve your memory, and have less anxiety? Get immediate benefits with physical activity. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2uSaKpU

02/19/2022

What worked was committing to the smallest goal possible — doing something that was only a hair better than doing nothing. Here’s why that surprising strategy did the trick, says author…

12/07/2021

https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/exercise-and-longevity.html

New research finds that even short amounts of cardio, strength training, stretching and group activities like sports can help to extend your life.​​

11/12/2021

"Our review article attempts to bring together data showing that significant health benefits can occur at activity levels below 10,000 daily steps, especially if individuals increase their baseline activity by at least 1,000 steps per day. Several studies demonstrate that near-maximal or maximal health benefits can be achieved by engaging in predominantly LIPA (low intensity physical activity) totaling approximately 6,000 to 8,000 steps per day"

ACSM articles related to applied training and career advancement, along with CEC opportunities and other key resources.