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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 […]

Most of us have been there, done that—with high hopes and relentless optimism, we set the bar of good health for ourselves, and commit this New Year’s resolution to get into shape, from head to toe. Sure, we aren’t quite prepared to switch out the comfort foods for wholesome, whole grains, and we don’t know […]

Enjoying the many flavors, delicious dishes and delicacies of the holiday season is a double edge sword, but no puzzle to solve: it taste so good going down, but can be so difficult to burn off. Rich eggnog, mashed potatoes, ham with a sweet maple glaze and cornbread casserole; cake, fudge and pumpkin ice-cream (which […]

Even with the hustle and bustle of the holidays it is important to take time to restore your mind, body and spirit. Especially with so much going on around you, now is a good time to devote some attention to what is going on within you. Try one of the following holiday detox tips. Once […]

If you find yourself on the weight-loss journey, you probably have a scale to check your progress, or you at least used the scale to discover your starting weight. Hopefully you are employing some exercise into your weight-loss adventure. Perhaps you are simply counting calories and eating less. Many people have been successful at shedding […]