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Young, smiling woman holding a yoga mat and towel, ready to exercise. Physicians recommend yoga and other exercises after surgery, especially for recovery following knee replacement.
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Exercising After Surgery: Knee Replacement

Recovering and exercising after surgery is a complex topic, as everyone’s body is different and definitions of “exercise” and “daily activities” can vary. As many as 15 million Americans will go in for some kind of surgery this year, ranging from cataract removal to total knee replacement. For surgeries like

Tips for Eating Healthy & Staying Fit During The Holidays By Pledge To Fitness
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Happy, Healthy Holidays!

You don’t need a whole mountain, a snowboard, and snowboarding skills to stay healthy during December! Working out during the holidays can be a challenge, as there are often so many tempting treats, distractions and temptations. However, with a little planning and discipline, (perhaps some help from your friendly, neighborhood

A massage therapist applying pressure to a man's back to promote muscle recovery and relieve tension. Massage therapy is good for fitness and wellness.
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Key Benefits of Massage Therapy for Fitness and Wellness

Muscle imbalance happens when muscles on one side of a joint become too tight–by any of the above activities, or something else–and the ones on the other side become weak from underuse. It’s most common to strike around the hips, shoulders, and knees.

A male exercising outdoors, engaging in aerobic activity, utilizing the body's energy systems. Keywords: energy systems and exercise, aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
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Energy Systems and Exercise

Understanding Energy Systems For Effective Exercise Understanding the intricacies of your body’s energy systems is crucial for achieving your fitness goals and tailoring an effective exercise plan. The three primary energy systems—phosphagen system (ATP-PC), anaerobic glycolytic system (lactic acid), and aerobic system—work collaboratively to replenish Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP), the sole

Physical Education In Schools | Pledge to Fitness
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Physical Education In Schools

Check out this video! It’s a wonderful demonstration of how there was once a time when physical education in schools and American culture when health and fitness was gaining strong and positive momentum in our school systems. Unfortunately, the fad dwindled away. Per the “The Motivation Factor – Physical Education

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Bike Your Way To A Faster Sprint

Cycling and Running Lovers It may already be part of your routine, but if not, know that whether you’re on a stationary or road bicycle, interval cycling can make you a faster runner! Some of us hate running. Even those who are natural runners acknowledge the fact that what they