UW-River Falls MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology

08/10/2022

People who exercise “have the cholesterol levels, muscle mass, and immunity of a young person.”

Want to make your body and brain 10 years younger? We're here to share everything science says about the exercise habits that slow aging.

07/31/2022

What is ischemic heart disease?

The American Heart Association explains Silent Ischemia and Ischemic Heart Disease.

07/25/2022

Diet matters: "High levels of physical activity, either in total moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or vigorous physical activity, cannot offset detrimental effects of poor-quality diet."

The idea that some extra exercise can protect you from the consequences of dietary vices is a tempting one, but there's little evidence to support it.

07/18/2022

Help keep your patients cool this week!

When summer temperatures soar, the idea of working out might be the furthest thing from your mind.

07/11/2022

Motivational interviewing is a great way to encourage self-reflection and help your patients make meaning lifestyle changes.

07/04/2022

Happy fourth of July!

06/27/2022

20% of people will develop heart failure over their lifetime. Understanding your risk can help you avoid this preventable condition!

The American Heart Association explains the risks for heart failure and what your risk for heart failure could be.

06/20/2022

Nordic walking is a specialized form of walking exercises that uses unique poles to engage the upper and lower body.

Researchers identified a greater increase in functional capacity, the ability to perform activities of daily living, as a result of Nordic walking in patients with coronary heart disease compared to standard high-intensity interval training and moderate-to-vigorous intensity continuous training. The...

06/13/2022

Repetition and strategy are important tools in smoking cessation!

Clinical exercise physiologists use the "5As" to help their patients kick to***co!

06/06/2022

Including a long, slow warm-up can help prevent exercise-induced asthma attacks in your patients!

Regular exercise is beneficial in many ways, but for some people, exercise can trigger breathing problems. Medication can help.

05/31/2022

Hypertension is not just a problem for older adults!

Why it’s climbing faster in young people.

05/23/2022

What is the job outlook for exercise physiology?

Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help injured or sick patients recover.