Get Back in the Game: 10 Tips for a Safe Return After a Season Off
Even the most dedicated athlete must take a break occasionally. Whether due to illness, injury, or scheduling conflicts, it’s perfectly natural to take a season off. But after a pause, especially like many of us have taken in the past year, how do you get back in the game? If you’re the parent of a […]
Time to Plan Your Summer Fun Runs and Charity Walks
Fun runs and charity walks are great motivation, whether you’re a running newbie, looking for a new way to stay fit, or coming back to exercise after a hiatus. Best of all, many of these events are available for all abilities and fitness levels, making them an excellent reason to lace up your sneakers. If […]
Get Fit for the New Year: 8 Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health
When people think of getting fit for the New Year, they often have a weight, health, or strength goal in mind—run a 5K, drop 10 pounds, or lower cholesterol. While physical fitness is essential, it may be motivating to examine the benefits of exercise on mental health as well. At the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, […]
7 Winter Activities to Keep You Active in the Cold Weather
When the weather turns icy, many of us turn to the couch. There’s nothing quite as cozy as reading a book with a hot cup of tea and a stack of holiday cookies. BUT before you go into full hibernation mode, pause. There’s nothing wrong with relaxing in the winter, but it’s crucial that you […]
Take Caution this Winter: Avoid these Common Causes of Winter Back Injuries
‘Tis the season for joy, fun, and…back pain? While you might not be sliding down chimneys like the big guy, there are still plenty of ways to experience winter back injuries. You might not think of winter as prime time for neck and back injuries. After all, many of us are more active in the […]
Shoot Hoops Safely This Season: 6 Tips for Preventing Common Basketball Injuries
As the weather takes us inside, there’s one indoor sport everyone looks forward to: basketball! Whether you love playing pickup games, helping your kid practice, or plan to join a local rec league, basketball is a blast! It’s a great way to fit in exercise and warm up those colder months. Even from the stands, […]
Stay Healthy this Season: 6 Ways to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain and Joint Strain
Almost everyone slides a bit on their routine during the holiday season. With family activities, delicious cookies, pies, and big festive meals, it’s not uncommon to experience some holiday weight gain. Many people shrug it off until the new year when they’ll start (and sometimes quickly abandon) their resolutions. What if this year, you tried […]
5 Ways to Enjoy Outdoor Fall Activities
There’s nothing quite like autumn in Wisconsin. The leaves are changing, the weather turns crisp but still warm, and everyone takes advantage of the last days of outdoor fall activities before the winter cold weather sets in. Outdoor fall activities are good for your physical and mental health. Getting outside and moving is an excellent […]
Indoor Workout Tips: 6 Ideas to Keep You Moving After a Busy Summer
We all welcomed summer’s warm weather and longer days and relished the chance to get outside and move after what seemed like the longest spring ever. But as the days get shorter and a little chillier, it’s time to think about staying fit with indoor workouts. Whether you workout at home or belong to a […]