Category Archives: fitness

Eight ways to burn calories in Central New York in winter

Posted on January 20, 2015 by

Say you’ve got two hours on a Sunday afternoon in Syracuse. The way you spend that time will determine whether you burn a whole bunch of calories – or not. Keep in mind, the precise number of calories a person … Continue reading →

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How much are those apple fritters going to ‘cost’ you in calories?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by

So you indulged in a pair of apple fritters. (No one is blaming you.) But now you want to undo the damage. Each fritter is about 300 calories, according to CalorieKing.com. Here are some ways a 145-pound person could burn … Continue reading →

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Training for Iron Girl Triathlon helped them stay healthy

Posted on September 5, 2014 by

Six Upstate women got the chance to compete in the annual Iron Girl triathlon this year as representatives of Upstate’s Women’s Health Network. That means on Aug. 3 they swam 600 meters, biked 30K and ran 5K at Onedia Shores … Continue reading →

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News, happenings around Upstate Medical University

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

You may recall that four runners from Upstate were invited to compete in the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge in London this summer for the 3.5-mile championship race. They sent a group post card – a cut-out of Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Advice for beginning kayakers

Posted on August 22, 2014 by

When she’s not caring for patients in the spring, summer and fall, nurse Sarah Martin makes time for kayaking at least once a week. “I love to be in nature. I love the peacefulness of it. When you are out … Continue reading →

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Plan now for ‘E-Race Cancer’ half marathon and 5K

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

A half marathon and 5K on Sept. 13 in Baldwinsville is designed to raise money for integrative medicine at the Upstate Cancer Center. It’s called “E-Race Cancer.” The race is sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. The event will include a … Continue reading →

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Walking program helps Upstate earn American Heart award

Posted on July 9, 2014 by

Upstate Medical University received the American Heart Association Gold Fit-Friendly Award for the second year in a row. The awards are given to American companies that take steps to make their employees’ health and wellness a top priority. Upstate encourages … Continue reading →

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Listen to lectures on public health topics all week for National Public Health Week

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

Celebrate National Public Health Week this week by participating in these activities and events that are open to the public. The lectures on Tuesday through Thursday will be available on line. * Monday, April 7  from noon to 12:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Children with cerebral palsy improve physical abilities through dance

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

Like many preschoolers, Marley Aberdeen was enthralled with the mouse, Angelina Ballerina from the series of children’s books. So it was easy to enlist her participation in a pilot project last year exploring how ballet could help children with cerebral … Continue reading →

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The Humorist: Spilling the cold-weather exercise secrets

Posted on March 3, 2014 by

By Jeff Kramer Merely thinking this thought let alone saying it in a magazine surely dooms me to a crushing bout of flu, bronchitis or some other nasty seasonal ailment, but here goes:  I don’t get sick as often or as … Continue reading →

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