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Getting Fit When You're Crunched for Time by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Crunched for time when it comes to exercise? Don't sweat it! You can still squeeze in a full-body workout. MICHAEL HURLEY, FITNESS EXPERT: You can get a good work ... Read on »
Stretching on the Move by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: When you think of stretching, you probably think of something that looks like this. But more and more, people are adding stretches like this to their warm-up. MIC ... Read on »
Building Your Core Strength The Right Way by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: If you've been to a gym lately, you've probably heard about the importance of strengthening your core muscles. But do you know what your core is? MICHAEL HURLEY, ... Read on »
Weekend Athletes - Gearing Up for Outdoor Sports by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: If the weather is calling you outside to play, make sure you're ready to get off the bench. MARK KLION, MD, SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST: Let's say baseball, softba ... Read on »
Doing Bicep Curls The Right Way by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Bicep curls can be a great way to build strength and sculpt your upper arms. Or they can be a major time waster. Take a look at these two versions. Fitness expert J ... Read on »
Life After a Heart Attack by ShapeUp .. 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise DEBBIE ANN, HEART ATTACK SURVIVOR: Sometimes you lay there and you wonder if you're going to wake up in the morning and wondering if it's going to happen again or is it happen ... Read on »
Young, Female, and a Heart Attack Survivor by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise DEBBIE ANN, HEART ATTACK SURVIVOR: I kind of felt like I had a little bit of maybe like a touch of asthma. My breathing was not normal. It was like I just couldn't get that la ... Read on »
Stretching Your Hamstring the Right Way by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Runners know the value of keeping the muscles in the back of the thigh - the hamstrings - flexible. But stretching them the wrong way can lead to injury. Take a loo ... Read on »
Learning to Stretch the Right Way by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: You may know that stretching is an important part of any workout. But do you know the right way to do it? Take a look at these two stretches. Fitness expert Jonatha ... Read on »
Prenatal Yoga - Getting Ready for the Big Day by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise DEB FLASHENBERG, THE PRENATAL YOGA CENTER: I have yet to have someone's water break. We've had over 3,000 students and I'm waiting for the day someone's water breaks. ANNOUN ... Read on »
The Dangers of Trans Fats by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise NIECA GOLDBERG, MD, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SPOKESPERSON: Trans fats stick to clogged arteries. They raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol. They have no nutritio ... Read on »
Doing Push-Ups the Right Way by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Push-ups are a great way to build upper body strength. Or, they can be an exercise in futility. Can you tell which is which? Take a look at these two versions. Fitn ... Read on »
Doing Abdominal Crunches The Right Way by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Abdominal crunches can help keep your core muscles strong and your back pain free. But do you know the right way to do them? Take a look at these two versions. Fitn ... Read on »
NBA Stars Raise Awareness About "Silent Killer" by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: For retired NBA star Darryl Dawkins, the diagnosis of high blood pressure was a shocker. Darryl Dawkins, Former NBA Star: Professional athlete, running two miles ... Read on »
How to Eat to Get the Most Out of Your Workout by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Working out takes energy. And when you eat can make a big difference in your results. Lisa Witzer, Nutritionist/Personal Trainer: You don't want to eat too clos ... Read on »
Heart Transplant: Coping with Preoperative Stress by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise DAVID R. MARKS, MD: Hi, and welcome to our webcast. I'm Dr. David Marks. Finding out you need a heart transplant is bad enough, but waiting for that transplant can be very st ... Read on »
How to Get Fit in the Comfort of Your Own Home by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Can't get to the gym? Don't sweat it! Your home is a great place to work out! You can even use everyday objects in place of gym equipment. Lisa Witzer, Nutrition ... Read on »
Keeping Limber on the Job by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Spending long hours at the computer can be a pain in the neck – not to mention shoulders, back, arms and hands! Deborah Quilter, Fitness Trainer: We are not mea ... Read on »
What Your Blood Pressure Says About Your Health by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise ANNOUNCER: Checking your blood pressure is the first step towards keeping it under control. But what exactly do those numbers measure? Nieca Goldberg, MD, American Heart Ass ... Read on »
Stress and Heart Disease: Part 1 by ShapeUp .. Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise LISA CLARK: I'm Lisa Clark. Welcome, and thank you for joining us for this webcast. If you are one of the millions of Americans diagnosed with heart disease, you can turn to ... Read on »