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Achieving optimal health is a personal journey that may include improving your physical fitness. Signos encourages a balanced approach to exercise and fitness that includes cardio workouts, resistance training, and frequent bouts of movement spread throughout each day. Our fitness articles are intended to provide you with valuable material, tools, tips, advice, support, and information—all backed by science—to help you start, continue and achieve your fitness goals.

Set Your Fitness Barre High: 8 Benefits of Barre And a Sample Workout to Try at Home

Try this at-home barre workout and learn how barre improves strength, flexibility, and posture, making you feel more toned and fit than ever.

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

September 16, 2024

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Run Your Way to Health: Tips and a 4-Week Running Plan

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

July 11, 2024

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Drinking Coffee as a Preworkout? Know the Benefits and Risks

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

June 27, 2024

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How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle Mass?

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

June 21, 2024

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7 Tips for Managing Blood Sugar During and After Workouts

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

June 10, 2024

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14 Best Shoulder Exercises to Workout at Home

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

May 28, 2024

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Best At-Home Back Workout to Stretch and Strengthen Your Spine

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

May 21, 2024

Yoga 101: Getting Started and Beginner Tips for a Successful Yoga Practice
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Yoga 101: Getting Started and Beginner Tips for a Successful Yoga Practice

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 26, 2024

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22 Best Leg Exercises You Can Do at Home

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 16, 2024

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10 Outdoor Workouts to Add Fun to Your Fitness Routine

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 9, 2024

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Stretching Routine: 10 Easy Stretches to Do Every Day

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 8, 2024

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13 Exercises to Improve Your Posture Today

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

March 29, 2024

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Unlocking the Power of Squats: Benefits, Targeted Muscles, and Safety Techniques

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

December 11, 2023

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Is Fasted Cardio Good for You: The Pros, the Cons, and How to Do it Safely

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

December 7, 2023

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Do Steroids Make You Gain Weight? Tips to Control and Prevent the Weight Gain

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

October 22, 2023

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39 Activities to Keep You Active And Avoid the Winter Blues

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

October 15, 2023

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How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again? Here’s What to Know

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

October 9, 2023

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How Effective are Resistance Band Workouts for Weight Loss?

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

September 20, 2023

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When to Fuel Up: Should You Eat Before or After Your Workout?

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

September 18, 2023

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What Is a HIIT Workout? The Top 8 Benefits

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

September 6, 2023

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Top 8 Plank Benefits That Will Blow Your Mind

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

August 29, 2023

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12 Great Benefits of Working Out in the Morning

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

August 21, 2023

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Top 7 Benefits of Jumping Jacks: Can They Tone Your Body?

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

August 10, 2023

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Is it Safe to Exercise While Sick? Everything You Need to Know

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

August 1, 2023

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Sauna After Your Workout: Health Benefits

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

July 23, 2023

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Swimming for Weight Loss: A Complete Guide with Tips

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

July 18, 2023

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Yoga For Back Pain: Best Poses To Reduce Discomfort

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

July 10, 2023

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Jump Rope: The Benefits for Your Health

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

July 2, 2023

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What Should You Eat Before a Run? + What to Avoid

Rebecca Washuta

May 29, 2023

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The Truth About Walking After Eating: 9 Benefits Explained

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

May 23, 2023

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The Benefits of Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise and the Impact on Weight Loss

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

May 14, 2023

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What's Zone 2 Heart Rate Training? Metabolic Benefits and How to Know You’re Doing It

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 26, 2023

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Heart Rate Training Zones Explained: The Ultimate Guide

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 26, 2023

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7 Easy Tips to Get Back into Working Out After a Long Break – and Enjoy it

Victoria Whittington, RDN

April 18, 2023

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20+ Toning Exercises to Get Fit & Strengthen Muscle

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 5, 2023

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10 Barre Workout Benefits You Will Love

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

March 15, 2023

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How Long Does It Take Muscles to Recover?

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

March 14, 2023

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Sleepy After a Workout? Here’s How to Prevent It

Danielle Kelvas, MD

March 14, 2023

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Yoga for Weight Loss: Benefits, Types & Exercises

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

March 13, 2023

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How Many Steps Should You Take A Day To Lose Weight

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

December 15, 2022

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Benefits of Pilates: How Does Pilates Help with Blood Sugar Control?

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

November 30, 2022

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Low-Impact Workouts for Weight Loss: 8 Exercises to Burn Fat

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

October 25, 2022

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Exercises That Can Increase Your Metabolism

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

October 12, 2022

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Using METs to Track Physical Activity

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

October 9, 2022

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Metabolic Conditioning for Better Health

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

October 6, 2022

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The Metabolic Advantages of Strength Training

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

September 6, 2022

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How Much to Exercise Weekly Based on Your Goals

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

August 28, 2022

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Does Cardio Increase Metabolism + Ways to Boost It?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

August 28, 2022

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Walking for Weight Loss: Maximize Fat Burning

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

June 9, 2022

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Why Is My Blood Sugar High During or After Exercise?

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

May 11, 2022

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Work Out Before or After Breakfast: What to Eat

Ashley Pitt, CPT, Pn1

April 26, 2022

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Using Metabolic Workouts to Speed Up Your Metabolism (And Training Time)

Ashley Pitt, CPT, Pn1

March 20, 2022

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Fat-Burning Heart Rate: What Is It, How to Calculate and Zones

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

February 21, 2022

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Can You Lose Weight Without Exercise?

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

January 11, 2022

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14 Health Benefits of Anaerobic Exercise

Signos team

December 1, 2021

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Lifting Weights: How Many Calories Are Burned?

Amelia Sharp

October 28, 2021

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Fuel Your Workouts with Protein: Before or After?

Sabrina Tillman

September 23, 2021

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10-Minute HIIT Workout

Sabrina Tillman

August 10, 2021

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Dumbbell Leg Workout (Only 10 Minutes!)

Sabrina Tillman

August 10, 2021

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Full Body Workout: 10 Minutes to Lower a Glucose Spike

Sabrina Tillman

August 10, 2021

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