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Posted: 05/08/2013
Chadd BraineFT Morris Township"When I was in college, I got my mom a little plaque that had a saying about mother-son relationships. I can't remember the exact saying, but it made her cry."Brian McLellanFT Cambridge"In fifth grade I spent two hours trying to make my mom breakfast, and it didn't turn out well. The coffee had chunks in it. When I brought it to...
Posted: 11/14/2012
When Fitness Together of Avon decided to remodel & upgrade their private fitness training studio in order to make room for offering a semi-private training option, the studio manager realized that more space was needed to accommodate the new equipment. “As we move forward in implementing the latest techniques and systems designed to help people attain their fitness...
Posted: 11/02/2012
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Almost 26 million Americans, both adults and children, battle this chronic, serious disease, which is a leading cause of kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, non-traumatic lower limb amputations and blindness.1 According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), this leading disease nationwide is characterized...
Posted: 03/27/2012
We are always striving to make our services as affordable as possible. To that end, we would like to bring the following information to your attention. It may be possible for you to deduct part of the costs of your personal training as a qualified medical expense under the IRS tax code. We have taken the liberty of paraphrasing the relevant information from the IRS website. Pub...
Posted: 12/20/2011
Success breeds success. What exactly, in terms of lifestyle changes, do people who have been highly successful at both losing weight and keeping it off over the long term do? That’s just what researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Colorado set out to determine when they began their on-going study called the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws). Currently,...
Posted: 09/20/2011
Three Moderate Meals That Are Simple To PrepareMeal 1:Nature Valley Chocolate Chip Bar 2g protein/.5g fat /16g carbohydrates/105 calories/110mg sodium 6oz Plain non-fat Chobani Yogurt cup 18g protein/0g fat/7g carbohydrates/90 calories/70mg sodiumMedium Apple with skin intact 0g protein/.5g fat/20g carbohydrates/80 calories/0mgTotal Nutritional Count: 20g...
Posted: 09/20/2011
Prepare Your Body for Optimal Winter Performance with Pre- and Post-Workout StretchingTight muscles, cramped joints and a lethargic body is not how you want to ring in this winter season. Instead, prepare your body for sledding adventures, skiing moguls and family snowball fights by introducing stretching into your overall health and fitness routine. Don’t worry, you don’t...
Posted: 08/19/2011
It is possible to have low fat alternatives of protein that satisfy our daily needs and are simple to prepare.Chicken is quite easy to cook as many of us have come to realize. Simply peel back the skin, season to taste, and replace the skin to maintain moisture. It is best to roast it with the bones still inside as this prevents it from drying out. The skin may be discarded after...
Posted: 08/19/2011
Can’t remember where you parked the car or if you unplugged the coffee pot? Worried that as you age, your memory and cognitive skills will deteriorate? Never fear—a regular exercise routine will strengthen your brain as well as your muscles! New research shows that even older adults who are physically active have a reduced risk of developing many forms of dementia....
Posted: 07/21/2011
Beat the HEAT: 5 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Summer Workouts Safe It’s summer and baby it’s HOT out there! Maybe you are planning on a scenic bike ride along the river, hiking in the mountains, or spending the day working in the garden. That’s reason enough to ensure that you brush up on the basics for safely exercising outdoors in the heat. The long dog...