Fitness

People with high fitness levels in midlife have significantly lower annual health care costs after age 65 than people with low fitness in midlife, after adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) has several new group fitness classes to try out this fall. Read More

As the Go for the Gold deadline of Oct. 31 approaches, Health Plus reminds all faculty and staff to complete the Health Risk Assessment. Read More

For the sixth consecutive year, Vanderbilt was recently recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) with its Platinum Level Fit-friendly Worksite Award. Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center continues to gain national recognition as a leading employer dedicated to the health of employees. Read More

The Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health & Wellness is offering an eight-week outdoor boot camp starting March 25. Read More

(iStockphoto) The Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health & Wellness is offering an eight-week outdoor boot camp. Boot camp is a high-intensity class featuring cardio drills and strength training exercises. The exercises include, but are not limited to, running, jumping, stair climbing, push ups, sit ups, lunges, squats… Read More

Vanderbilt research shows that children adjust their activity levels to match their peers'. Read More