The Medical Minute: Four reasons to focus on family health and fitness
9/11/19
Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?
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‘The best me I can be’: Thrive Fit Fest helps hundreds on road to fitness
7/10/19
On June 22, fitness and wellness companies demonstrated fitness technology and the latest workout routines on three different stages in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and offered free health and wellness screenings.
Hershey Medical Center volunteers cheer on Bike to School Day participants
5/15/19
The Nittany Lion greeted dozens of local children and their families during National Bike to School Day on May 8. Since 2012, the annual event has taught children about bike safety and encouraged exercise.
Schuylkill receives grant to help campus community make better health choices
2/4/19
Penn State’s new LionPulse program identifies “Health Champions” at participating Penn State campuses, who will employ unique methods to help students, faculty and staff make positive lifelong changes to their health with assistance from grant funds made available by the Penn State strategic plan.
Pumping up fitness app features may add muscle to workout commitment
12/6/18
Fitness apps are easy to download and can help motivate people to start workout routines, but that may not be enough to sustain those routines in the long run. However, Penn State researchers suggest there may be ways to tweak those apps to inspire a deeper commitment to a fitness routine and help users hit their fitness goals.
Improving city parks may be one path to help make residents more active
11/12/18
There is a connection between how much money a city spends fixing up its parks and making them accessible to people and the amount of physical exercise the residents of that city get. The researchers add that improvements do not necessarily cost a lot of money.
Spotlight on most senior member of Intramural Sports student staff
10/25/18
Looking back on his time at Penn State, Patrick Marino reflects on what Campus Recreation has given him along the way.
7th annual Exercise is Medicine week features new activities, competitions
10/3/18
Penn State’s seventh annual Exercise is Medicine on Campus week will feature a variety of initiatives and events Oct. 8-12, including a “Class Challenge,” an expanded EIM Everywhere Alumni Initiative, and three Mobile Exercise is Medicine trips to Penn State Hazleton, Harrisburg and Hershey.
Campus Recreation adds Hip Hop, Tai Chi, Deep Flow Yoga, Bolly Fusion classes
8/31/18
Join Campus Recreation this fall for instructional classes in Hip Hop, Tai Chi, Bolly Fusion, and Deep Flow Yoga. For those who like the group atmosphere but want more coaching and added benefits, FitWell offers these classes which are progressive in nature and provide a better opportunity to build skills than a one-time class.
The Medical Minute: Just say 'om' -- how yoga and Pilates benefit beginners
6/27/18
Yoga and Pilates are two forms of low-impact exercise that people of all ages and fitness levels can do to improve both their physical and mental well-being.
Campus Recreation adds fitness equipment, expands accessible options
4/26/18
Campus Recreation has purchased 170 new pieces of equipment to be phased in by the second week of May at the Intramural Building, Hepper Fitness Center and White Building, on the University Park campus.
The Medical Minute: Warming up to a fitness routine in the new year
1/10/18
As healthy resolutions fill gyms and outdoor paths, two sports medicine doctors at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center remind those who work out to do it safely — whether exercising indoors or out.
The Medical Minute: Obesity numbers headed in wrong direction
10/26/17
New numbers from the National Center for Health Statistics show that rates of obesity have increased by at least 30 percent in both adults and children the past 15 years. Some doctors aren't surprised.
Exercise is Medicine Week to feature Center for Fitness and Wellness re-opening
9/25/17
Exercise is Medicine Week 2017, set for Oct. 9-13, will include the opening of the Center for Fitness and Wellness' new space in the IM Building, as well as campus-wide events and activities focused on fitness, health and wellness.
The Medical Minute: The many health benefits of cycling
6/1/17
Getting outside on two wheels can improve health and fitness, build muscles and boost your mood. Plus, for most people, it’s fun.