MAPLE TREE BLOG

by Kaleb Holbrook Resistance training is an exercise that focuses on the contraction of a muscle against resistance. Resistance training helps for many different reasons. The main reasons being to increase one’s muscular endurance, strength, and power of the active muscles. Resistance [...]

by Rachel Casey Here at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, we are always so proud of all that our patients accomplish. We are able to teach them how to incorporate exercise safely into their cancer treatment journey. We can see them make great [...]

by Ben Kutz Are you wondering what some helpful tips and tricks might be to get through chemotherapy a bit easier from survivors who have been through it? Some of the patients we are serving at UPMC gave us some helpful pointers [...]

by Emily Goodpaster If you're anything like me, this time of year means you want everything pumpkin!!! Everything around seems to be pumpkin donuts, pumpkin bread, pumpkin coffee, etc. So I am here today to share a healthier pumpkin bread recipe! This [...]

by Sara Rice Have you ever caught yourself thinking – I only have time to workout once this week… so what’s the point? Well, it turns out that although we always recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week, there [...]

by Rob Wise Fall weather is here and with colder weather usually comes less physical activity and delicious holiday foods which we enjoy on a more frequent basis. Meal planning is crucial for staying on track and if you want to see [...]