Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress
Exercise and stress relief Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity helps bump up […]
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Putting Health Over Convenience
Kara A. Witzke, PhD, leads the exercise and sport science program at Oregon State University-Cascades. Her work in the health and fitness industry spans more than 20 years and has included positions in personal training, cardiac rehabilitation, workplace wellness, fitness […]
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Hormones During Exercise
GROWTH HORMONE – Release of growth hormone increases when aerobic exercise increases. This hormone increases the use of fat as fuel! It stimulates protein synthesis, strength of bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. ENDORPHINS – Blocks pain, decreases appetite, creates the […]
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