How exercise can reduce anxiety and improve mental health
Robin Cruise, a behavioral health project manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says even brief, regular sessions of physical activity may help reduce anxiety.
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5 exercises to improve foot health and lower risk of injury
Chris Tinker, a physical therapist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how foot injuries occur and what exercises can lower the risk of them happening.
Active recovery after exercise can maintain your healthy routine
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides some active recovery activities that you can do post-workout that will help you maintain your exercise program.
5 easy exercises to improve your posture
Studies show that 80% of Americans experience back pain due to poor posture at some point in their lives, despite the fact that a few key exercises can help prevent pain.
What are core muscles? And 5 easy exercises to strengthen them
WellTuned talked with Benjamin Johnson, exercise specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn how core muscles affect every activity in your daily life, from balance to strength to posture.
Senior Health Spotlight: How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Walking for 20 minutes a day has been shown to prevent injury and enhance quality of life.
8 Mistakes You’re Making When You Exercise
From lifting the wrong amount of weight to not taking days off, here are 8 exercise mistakes you should avoid.
Real Story: I Don’t Like Exercise. Now What?
I’ve always been jealous of people who like exercise. I exercised growing up, and I’ve always run sporadically, but the ugly truth is I’ve never really liked the exercise part all that much. So what now?
5 Unusual Ways to Work Exercise into Your Day
Building a workout into your day is a good habit, but some days the usual won’t cut it. Here are 5 unusual ways to work activity into your day.
4 Indoor Exercises for Cold Winter Days
Winter can lead many of us to head in the wrong workout direction as temperatures cool. But there are fun ways to interact with family and friends when it’s cold outside and get some exercise in the process.