How to Do Plyo Without Killing Your Joints
There was a time when you were young, and jumping rope with your friends, or hopping along in a game of “Who can do it farther, and faster” was a part of your daily exercise routine. Luckily, now with a plyometrics workout, you can get back to that fun, and functional form of exercise (jumping, […]
Make your New Year’s Resolution a Habit Now
Although we often think of the New Year as a time to reboot fitness goals, there’s no time like the present. Why wait? Since every day, or every moment for that matter, presents an opportunity to begin again, go for your goals now. Here are some steps you can take to get a jumpstart on […]
Exercise and kids’ self-image
Self-image, or who we believe ourselves to be in terms of things like ability, appearance, talent and the like, is often shaped by our experiences. It is especially important for parents and caregivers to help children develop a healthy self-image. Healthy self-image may help children make better choices about drug and alcohol use as well […]
To G or not to G: food for thought on Gluten
Awareness of gluten, a protein found in wheat and used in many types of foods as a binding agent, has grown exponentially in the last several years. As a result, a number of products are now available to meet the growing demand for gluten free choices. That’s good news for people with celiac disease and […]
Fitness Superstitions
If you’re not reaching your fitness goals fast enough, it may be time to give your mindset a jump start. Got fitness superstitions? While it may sound like a silly add-on to your exercise plan, it could pay off by leaps and bounds. Take it from true pros like Michael Jordan and Serena Williams: sometimes […]
Post-Workout Fuel: What to Eat, What to Avoid After Exercise
You just sweated it out like a mad man. You just crunched, jumped, rowed and pushed your body harder and more intense than you have in weeks. Red as a tomato and sweating like it’s nobody’s business, it’s time to leave your ‘home away from home’ (aka: your neighborhood Fitness 19) and grab some nourishment. […]
Post-Workout Fuel: What to Eat, What to Avoid After Exercise
You just sweated it out like a mad man. You just crunched, jumped, rowed and pushed your body harder and more intense than you have in weeks. Red as a tomato and sweating like it’s nobody’s business, it’s time to leave your ‘home away from home’ (aka: your neighborhood Fitness 19) and grab some nourishment. […]
5 foods with almost NO calories
Looking for ways to cut calories? Try these super low calorie foods to help you feel satisfied and make smart nutrition choices. These five foods offer a number of health benefits like vitamins and minerals your body needs to be its best. They taste good, too. That means you can eat right without feeling deprived. […]
5 foods with almost NO calories
Looking for ways to cut calories? Try these super low calorie foods to help you feel satisfied and make smart nutrition choices. These five foods offer a number of health benefits like vitamins and minerals your body needs to be its best. They taste good, too. That means you can eat right without feeling deprived. […]
Should you exercise when you are sick?
Bummer! You’ve been working out, feeling healthy and energetic then – wham! A cold strikes. Should you still work up a sweat? The short answer is it depends. Let your body be your guide If you feel mostly ok, go for it. Often a cold remedy provides enough relief to start your sweat session. Moderate […]
