4 Common Questions about Nutrition for Exercise
Whether you are an elite athlete or new to exercise, peri-exercise nutrition is important to consider. Peri-exercise nutrition may be thought of as the food and drink one consumes around the time of exercise — before, after, or in some cases, during. Let’s discuss a few of the most common questions about peri-exercise nutrition. 1. […]
Yoga: The Start of Something New
While cancer can be a challenging journey, finding motives for optimism are everywhere. Have you ever considered yoga? Believe it or not, the practice of yoga can help to ignite a hidden joy inside of you and give you more reason to smile! Active meditation, and learning how to listen to the body on a […]
Muscle Gain During Treatment
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Increased muscle mass is associated with a multitude of benefits, including better weight control, increased bone mineral density and strength, decreased risk of injury, and improved quality of life. The importance of maintaining proper muscle mass, or even gaining a little bit, should be taken very seriously during […]
Fueling Up AFTER Exercise
Mission accomplished! After the hard work is through, it’s time to eat. Food is magical; repairing the body once it’s been depleted. When done correctly, your body will reap results. In this very instance, you are exactly what you eat. After Exercise Food: Why? Pumping iron, walking laps, or going for a jog leave […]
Fueling Up During Exercise
You’ve fueled the tanks, and you are going the distance! Suddenly, you begin to feel tired and uninterested before you’re even finished. Those glycogen stores may be on empty, telling you it’s time to hit the pit stop before coming to a screeching halt. Although this article may not be for all, the most avid […]
Fueling Up Prior to Exercise
Like a well-oiled sports car, your body needs the proper fuel to keep its engines roaring. Before a training session, avoid lethargy and improve energy and mood by eating, but choose wisely. Not just any old food and not at any old time. When preparing foods for exercise, It’s important to understand the three W’s: […]
Strength and Cardio – The Dynamic Duo
Puzzled about that pesky weight that’s been sticking around? Perhaps it’s the movement that’s missing. For the general population, regular exercise is especially important to prevent cancer diagnosis. But for those who have already been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, or moving into survivorship, exercise is essential. Exercise comes in two forms: cardiovascular and resistance training. […]
Exercise Against Cancer
Moving your body provides momentous benefits for your health. Get up and get going! The most common therapeutic treatments for cancer are well known: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone and biological therapy. Exercise has a place too! Exercise is a potent form of medicine. Some of the most respected organizations like The American Cancer Society (ACS), American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), and The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) are […]
Exercise and Cancer: A Savor Health Series
Exercise. The statistics are clear and the relationship with cancer, compelling. More than 80% of adults and adolescents do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and strength training exercises and 80.2 million Americans are physically inactive [i]. Cancer rates in America are reaching 1.7 million new cases and causing about 595,690 deaths each year. […]
Breaking Down the Barriers to Exercising
We all pretty much know that exercise and physical activity are good for us. We know we should be doing around 30 minutes a day of moderate-intense activity 5 days a week. We know the vast array of benefits, from stress reduction to heart and bone health to boosting the immune system and reduced risk […]