Articles Tagged: Health and Fitness

Both pull-ups and chin-ups work back muscles, but each works different muscles and uses a different grip. Knowing the difference can help you choose which move is right for you based on your personal goals.

Health care providers have long suggested stressed-out patients spend time outdoors. Now hundreds of providers are going a step further and issuing formal prescriptions.

A new program in Hiawatha — a partnership between UnityPoint Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the state — is a one-stop shop for health care services for eligible participants age 55 and older to help them remain in their homes and live an active and healthy lifestyle for as long as possible.

Strength training is important for everyone, but it also looks different for everyone. A program will hit every muscle in the body, but for runners, some are more important than others.

As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, it’s not too late to reset, refocus and finish strong — on the field, in your health, and in your life.

Retailer’s private-label Great Value brand will be most heavily affected by the changes.

As we get back into routines and schedules start filling up, time is often limited, though family meals don’t need to be complicated to provide countless benefits.

Discussions on diet typically involve talking with clients about what to eat on training days. Pre-workout diet suggestions ensure their body has enough fuel to support the increased physical activity. Post-workout nutrition is also important as it helps to recover muscle. However, an area of diet that is sometimes left out of discussions is what to eat on rest days.

Finding balance, routine and well-being as the school year begins.

Snacking can get a bad rap, even though dietitians are not against munching between meals. In fact, this type of fueling can be a key element in any healthy eating plan.

At Aerial Elegance Academy in Cedar Rapids, pole dancers are finding meaning no other sport affords them.

Strong arms are an important part of a well-balanced, fit body. Isabela Joyce, certified personal trainer and nutritionist at The M.A.C., goes over the muscles of the arm and some of the best exercises for building strength and definition in those muscles.

When we pause to pray and listen, we reconnect with our inner wisdom: improving not just our spiritual well-being, but our emotional and physical health, too.

For Cedar Rapids personal trainer Peyton Coffin, fitness isn’t just a lifestyle — it’s a mentality. This summer, her determination is on full display with the airing of “American Ninja Warrior.”

With the freedom of vacation often comes the temptation of sugary snacks, fast food stops and more screen time than steps. Luckily, with just a bit of preparation, you and your family can stay nourished, energized and fully enjoy everything your summer getaway has to offer.