Get Fit

Everyone knows exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but busy schedules and a lack of direction often get in the way of creating a consistent routine. Make working out a regular part of your day by following the tips below.

Did you make a resolution to get healthier this year? Jeremy Ray, BS, CPT, offers tips to succeed in your health improvement journey.

During the Christmas holiday, many of us will travel to see friends and family. We’ll be having lots of delicious food and staying warm. However, amongst all our Christmas cheer and travel we sometimes forget to take care of our bodies.

We love that Arkansas is sunny and bright; but we know that sometimes, bright sunshine means temperatures soaring above one hundred. While we definitely encourage outdoor exercise here at Baptist Health, we want everyone to be aware and educated about safe habits when you’re outside in the heat. 

Here’s why we care: exercising in heat puts extra stress on your body and increases your core temperature. If you do not take the appropriate precautions, consistently exercising in heat can cause serious illnesses like heat exhaustion, heat cramps, exercise-associated collapses, or heat stroke. 

Here is what you can do to be prepared:

If you feel pain on the outside of your knee, you might have iliotibial band syndrome. Here’s what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

Runner’s knee got its nickname because is a common ailment among runners, but it can happen to anyone. Find out what you can do about it.