Healthy Winter Suggestions
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Tips to stick to your exercise regimen
A new year is officially under way and so are many exercise programs. Learn a few key strategies to sustain an exercise regimen before bathing suit season arrives.
Healthy Rounds: Frostbite
Cindy Arpin, RN, and Anthony Alessi, MD, Chief of Neurology at Backus Hospital, discussed the prevention and treatment of frostbite during a recent ‘Healthy Rounds' show. 'Healthy Rounds' is held every Saturday from 2 - 3 p.m. on 104.7 FM. Listen to a podcast of their discussion here.
Don't leave your exercise regimen out in the cold
Don't wait until the weather warms up to start getting in better shape. Begin incorporating exercise into your daily routine now with these ideas from the Backus Rehabilitation Department. Read more here ...
Cold weather exercise tips from the Backus Rehabilitation Department
View a photo gallery and slide presentation from the Backus Rehabilitation Department on exercise tips during the cold winter months.
Snowshoeing is a great winter workout
We have now officially entered the winter sports season. This can be a frustrating time for those who have begun an active walking or running program and enjoy being outdoors. While mall walking or treadmill use do not bother some athletes, for others this change of venue can abruptly halt an effective exercise program.
Snowboarding offers athletic adventure
Over the past thirty years, snowboarding has evolved from a small group of young participants trying to be different, to an Olympic sport. Most recently, snowboarding has increasingly attracted older, winter athletes defecting from the ranks of traditional skiing.
Snow shoveling safety
Before you rush out in the middle of the next snowstorm to shovel your sidewalk, consider some safety issues.