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The Basic Makeover for your Posture

Posted: 01/10/2011

Good posture is vital. It affects your image and sends signals to others. A woman with a shuffling slouch does not look confident or like she has much to offer, she seems to be retreating into herself, and she may be left there, alone.  Many therapists confirm that the stronger and happier we are, the better our posture.   Posture is the window to the spine. If...

Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic

Posted: 12/29/2010

Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.As part of the Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey, respondents were asked to provide their height and weight, from which pollsters calculated their body-mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height....

5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core

Posted: 12/23/2010

Strengthening your core (the muscles from your hips to your shoulders) is like giving yourself a full-body makeover: You'll feel smarter, younger, and better all over. Mark Verstegen, author of Core Performance (Rodale 2004), makes the case for a hard core workout.1. It Reduces And Prevents Pain"A strong core stabilizes you and works like a natural brace for your joints." 2....

Aerobic, Weight Training Combo Best Against Diabetes

Posted: 12/09/2010

MONDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Most people know that exercise can help beat type 2 diabetes, but one type of fitness regimen might work best, a new study shows.Specifically, workouts that combine aerobic and resistance training exercises appear better at controlling blood sugar than either type of activity alone, researchers say.The finding is new, because "most other studies...

Gift Certificates Available Now!

Posted: 12/04/2010

Give the gift of fitness and better health this holiday season with Fitness Together gift certificates. Call 401-886-4646 or stop on by for more information! There is no better gift to give to those you care about.

6 Nutrients That Speed Fat Loss and Why You Should Get Them in Your Diet.

Posted: 11/09/2010

An ever-increasing amount of research now suggests that incorporating specific foods into a calorie-controlled diet can actually promote greater fat loss and give you improvements in body composition. Based on the latest scientific research, I’ve compiled a list of 6 foods that appear to give a definite edge in terms of fat reduction. They should be in every bodybuilder’s...

Is it true that coffee can actually improve glucose metabolism and fat loss?

Posted: 11/05/2010

Yet another study had linked coffee consumption to improved health. In this new study, men and women who drank coffee and other caffeinated beverages were less likely to develop type-2 diabetes than those who did not drink caffeine-containing beverages.However, the authors stressed that their findings did not prove that drinking coffee lowers the risk of diabetes (a disease characterized...

4 surprising reasons women can't lose weight

Posted: 12/17/2010

(Health.com) -- Most of us already know that eating less and moving more are the keys to dropping extra pounds. But if you're already doing everything "right" and can't seem to lose weight -- or are even gaining it -- you may have a hidden health condition that's sabotaging your efforts. And the symptoms may be so subtle that even your doctor can miss them. Here, some possible...

Hemp Protein - The King of the Plant Kingdom

Posted: 11/26/2010

The importance of obtaining high quality protein from the diet should not be taken lightly. Protein is the fundamental building block for our muscles and it is essential that these same muscles be supplied with a daily dose of high quality protein. This is especially true for those who are exercising on a regular basis. As a result of this need, protein powders are in high demand....

Black Friday Special Available This Week!

Posted: 11/22/2010

Give yourself, family and friends the gift of fitness today! Fitness Together is offering an amazing special for the holidays. Starting today, purchase 50 sessions for the incredible price of $55.00/ session.  This limited time offer won't last forever. Shop from your seat or your feet; call or stop in to take advantage FT's offer to help you conquer the holidays!!!  The...