Posts in PHYSICIAN ADVICE
Why Warmups and Cool-Downs Are Essential to Your Workout

Staying active and feeling good are key components to a healthy lifestyle. That means getting to the gym, participating in a group fitness class, or even trying new workouts such as yoga or Zumba. But a successful workout isn’t just about the workout itself—it’s what you do before and after.

Warming up and cooling down should always be part of your routine. The benefits can include everything from injury prevention to increased muscle gain—so why skip such an integral part of fitness? It’s common for gym-goers to forego a warmup or post-workout stretch because of time constraints, disinterest, or impatience. But here at Healthtrax, we know the benefits of taking your time when it comes to working out, and we’re here to help.

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How Dehydration Affects Your Body Composition

You’ve probably heard or read about how you can survive for weeks without food but that you can only survive for days without water. Your parents probably told you repeatedly when you were young to drink at least eight cups of water a day. Water is known to help cleanse out the toxins in your body and to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. But what role does water play when it comes to body composition?

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​​​​​​​Spotlighting Top Men's Health Issues during Men’s Health Week

Healthtrax is celebrating Men’s Health Week from June 11-17, 2018, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. While everyone can benefit from a healthier way of life, men have unique health needs separate from women. They may also find that there are not as many resources readily available until they have an official medical diagnosis

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Five Health Tips for Women

The annual National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 13th, and is celebrated until May 19th. Empowering women to make their health a priority!

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