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Nutrition tip of the week!

Posted: 02/20/2012

nutrition tip of the week“I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!” Whole grains, that is!Whole grains consist of any grain that has retained its starchy endosperm, fiber-rich bran, and its germ after milling. No doubt about it, eating whole grains is far healthier for you, your digestive system, and your heart when compared to their fiberless refined...

Nutrition tip of the week!

Posted: 02/13/2012

nutrition tip of the weekOATMEAL! The ultimate power breakfast. You’ve heard it before: oatmeal protects the heart. And rest assured, the man on the Quaker oatmeal box isn’t lying — oatmeal is a whole grain, a type of plant food and complex carbohydrate that makes up the backbone of the heart-healthiest Mediterranean style of eating. Choosing...

Nutrition tip of the week!

Posted: 02/06/2012

nutrition tip of the weekOde to CHOCOLATE, "food of the gods!" It is well known that Giacomo Casanova was the most insatiable womanizer of all time. It is said that he called chocolate his “elixir of love,” drank it religiously before every love making tryst and used it in his seductions—the  first love pro to...

February is American Heart Month!

Posted: 02/04/2012

  February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is largely preventable through a healthy lifestyle. Be physically active. Research has shown that participating in regular physical activity can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and keep your weight at a healthy level. Strive for 150 minutes a week of cardio exercise (such as walking) and a minimum of twice weekly...

Nutrition tip of the week!

Posted: 01/30/2012

Nutrition tip of the weekGetting older? Get in some S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G! I know, I know,  this is not a nutrition tip, but it's important for healthy aging so here we go:Why stretch? Stretching increases flexibility, a key component of physical fitness that is often neglected. A greater degree of flexibility is believed to help prevent injury (and low back pain) and...

Complete Fitness Solution!

Posted: 01/24/2012

      Experience working out like never before following a systematic program designed to get results in a private group setting. PACK Training is small group (2-3 people) personal training from the personal training experts. PACK combines the energy and fun of the small group, with the coaching from a FT certified trainer all conducted in a private setting. Quite...

Nutrition tip of the week!

Posted: 01/23/2012

nutrition tip of the weekStrong Bones=Healthy AgingOsteoporosis is a debilitating, bone-cracking disease that afflicts millions of older Americans. It usually strikes after age 60 and affects both women and men, albeit it is more common in women. There are plenty of actions you can take to keep those bones healthy and strong as you age. Here are a few tips:Perform strength...

FT Pack training!

Posted: 01/16/2012

Fitness Together now offers Pack training twice a week; Pack is a fun way to exercise. Stop by today to check out the schedule and guarantee your spot.

Nutrition tip of the week!

Posted: 01/16/2012

nutrition tip of the weekNightshades: give em a try Sounds creepy, but in reality, the nightshade family is actually an extremely diverse group of foods, herbs, shrubs, and trees. Interestingly, nightshades are more known for their use as drugs rather than food (tobacco and morning glory are nightshades). Here’s some info on the use of the spectacularly nutritious...

Nutrition tip of the week!

Posted: 01/09/2012

Nutrition tip of the weekSweet, sweet potatoes.Packed with nutrients, especially the antioxidant pro-vitamin beta-carotene and the blood pressure lowering mineral potassium, this potato is your best bet for a low-calorie, high-fiber, complex carbohydrate. Next time you’re faced with a potato decision, orange or white, choose the orange for a nutrition-packed sweet treat...