According to the City of Phoenix, there are over 41,000 acres of desert mountain preserves and 185 parks in the metropolitan area. Abundant sunshine makes most days pretty perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities. If you’re ready to explore green spaces and be active, I’ve got 5 gorgeous places to get fit for free…
Category: Outdoor Workouts
Finding Balance with Regular Exercise
Every time I hike with a medical student we inevitably have the same conversation; the importance of balancing the unavoidable stresses of life with regular exercise. An exercise routine requires your time, energy, and attention; all things in short supply during periods of intense psychological distress like medical school. So what makes it all worth…
Lift for Health: Strength Training and Diabetes Prevention
The CDC estimates that more than 30 million American’s are living with Type-2 diabetes and the prevalence will increase to more than 54.9 million by 2030, according to research published by Population Health Management. While that projection may seem insurmountable, it doesn’t have to become a reality. There are steps we can take to minimize…