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Do you have a case of the Mondays? Has the start of your week left you feeling nostalgic about the weekend that just passed, drained of energy to barely get you through mid-morning, and otherwise, feeling manic about your Monday? Good thing you’re reading this, because we have the best ways to transform your manic […]

It’s early in a new year. Gyms are packed at this time of resolution. Everyone sports a new perspective and wants a fresh start. Perhaps you made a resolution to become a “better you” or a more for fit version of yourself. The same amount of people who created resolutions may have purposely avoided resolutions […]

What Are Crunches? Crunches are a classic core exercise that help strengthen our abdominal core muscles, which are known to support better balance and stability, improve range of motion, and make it easier to complete our daily activities. Crunches, like other core exercises, are often a part of workouts to help build a “six-pack” and […]

Is your weight out of whack? Have you been recently told by a physician – to your shock and horror – that you are now at risk for obesity? Are your usual meal portions no longer working for you, and instead you notice the pounds have packed on slowly, but noticeably, in the last few […]

As the start of the New Year has begun, everyone is trying to change something.  It could be finding a new romantic partner, learning to cook a new recipe for Sunday brunch, a new cardio workout to try,  or a new job opportunity. Or, it could be the opportunity to get into the best shape […]

Did you know that the fountain of youth exists?  There IS a way to live longer, feel better, and reduce or delay age-related disease, but it isn’t magical or mythical.  The secret to a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life is exercise!  Studies have shown that working out – even just a little bit- can […]

Flexibility training is more than just stretching. Stretching is what you do after a warmup and before a workout. Stretching helps get the body ready for what it is about to do. Dynamic stretching is exactly that: preparing the body for the movement it is about to encounter during a sporting activity or workout. A […]

Working with a personal trainer is one of the best ways to stay on track with your fitness goals. A personal trainer can provide the guidance, encouragement and strategies you need to help you stay healthy and fit. When working with a trainer it is best to view the relationship as a partnership. You are […]

For a variety of reasons teens are less active than they were just a generation ago, and it shows. Rates of obesity and chronic illness, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, have skyrocketed among teens. Exercise can be an important part of reversing these dangerous health trends. Several studies offer evidence that exercise also […]

Why travel for business and not do everything within your power to put your best foot forward? No, that doesn’t make much sense but, the fact is you may not be doing everything you can to be your best if you skip exercise when traveling for business. A U.S. News Health article cites research by […]