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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.

22 Best Leg Exercises You Can Do at Home

Unlock the transformative power of leg workouts! Discover how strengthening your lower body enhances fitness, mobility, and overall well-being.

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

April 16, 2024

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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

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

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September 18, 2023

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What Is a HIIT Workout? The Top 8 Benefits

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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

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Sauna After Your Workout: Health Benefits | Signos

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 | Signos

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

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April 26, 2023

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

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April 18, 2023

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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?

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March 14, 2023

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

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Yoga for Weight Loss: Benefits, Types & Exercises

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

March 13, 2023

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December 15, 2022

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

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November 30, 2022

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

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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

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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

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The Metabolic Advantages of Cardio

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

August 28, 2022

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Walking for Weight Loss: Maximize Fat Burning | Signos

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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 Zone: Unlocking Effective Weight Loss

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?

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October 28, 2021

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Fuel Your Workouts with Protein: Before or After? | Signos

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!)

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Full Body Workout: 10 Minutes to Lower a Glucose Spike

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