Winter 2023
Triathlon ties
An orthopedic surgeon and exercise physiology professor connect over research with triathletes. » More ...
Exercise
Spring 2021
Take care! How to handle the trying times
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown is stressful. Washington State University experts offer some advice to handle the stress and anxiety. » More ...
Spring 2016
Cold weather walking tips
Cold Weather Walking Tips
1. Do warm up exercises indoors.
2. Wear layered, preferably wicking, clothing.
3. Add traction to shoes with slip-on devices like Yaktrax. Add spikes to your shoes with Icespike.
4. Consider trekking poles or walking sticks.
5. Walk with a buddy so you have help in case of a fall.
6. Stay hydrated. Cold tends to decrease the thirst sensation.
7. Protect your toes and fingers from frostbite.
8. Electronic devices like Fitbit and the Apple Watch can boost confidence and provide motivation.
9. Look around, listen to birds, say hello to neighbors, have fun!
Spring 2016
Take a walk…and call me in the morning
The U.S. Surgeon General wants YOU to get off the couch and start moving. In the new Step It Up! program, Dr. Vivek Murthy urges walking or wheelchair rolling for all Americans. He’s not alone—the Centers for Disease Control touts walking as the closest thing to a wonder drug without any side effects, says April Davis ’97, ’09, ’12 MS, clinical assistant professor in the WSU Spokane Program in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Like Panacea, the mythical Greek goddess of universal remedy, walking has something for everyone.
Since Kenneth Cooper first popularized aerobics in 1968, millions of Americans have taken up running, cycling, and … » More …
Winter 2009
How we eat is what we are
In the 1960s, 24.3 percent of Americans were overweight. Now, over 60 percent of us are. Even though other countries are hot on our heels, we are still the plumpest folk in the world. Does it matter? » More ...