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PREVENTION OF PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

Posted: 02/08/2012

Lack of sufficient physical activity is the second most important contributor to preventable deaths, trailing only tobacco use. A sedentary lifestyle has been linked to 28% of deaths from leading chronic diseases. The US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults and older adults engage in 150 minutes of...

7 Immune-Boosting Foods For The Cold And Flu Season

Posted: 01/24/2012

Stronger bodies can better fend off the vicious blows of influenza and the incurable common cold. Add these healthy foods to your diet to help stay healthy.

How Exercises Fights Off Infections

Posted: 12/06/2011

Individuals who engage in moderate activity on a regular basis have increased immunity, meaning their body can more effectively fight off infections like the common cold or even the flu. Why is this? Well....

Can You Recognize Dehydration?

Posted: 12/01/2011

You may have heard it said that if you're thirsty, then you're already dehydrated.  However, would you recognize the other symptoms of dehydration if you had them, such as fatigue, nausea, and headache?  Some individuals experience swollen hands and feet and in severe cases may become disoriented and confused.  Reduced performance, weakness, dizziness....all signs of dehydration. 

Avoiding Those Common Sports Injuries

Posted: 11/02/2011

One of the many benefits of working with a trainer is the increased safety of having a spotter, an expert to help you with body alignment and someone to help guide you during your workouts.  Even so, you want to be aware of the more common sports and workout injuries that occur so that you can be working proactively to avoid them from your end as well.  Among the most common of these injuries are sprained ankles, knee pain, low back pain, and shoulder injuries.  Work with your trainer to avoid alignment issues being causal in these injuries.

How Active Are You Between Workouts

Posted: 10/19/2011

Working out is hands down a good idea, and you're in even better hands when you are working with a personal trainer.  However, if all you do between workouts is sit around, you aren't going to see nearly the kind of progress that you would if you were leading an active lifestyle.  That doesn't mean you have to spend your time doing push-ups, but rather, make your life something you experience on your feet.

Eat Well for Optimum Metabolism

Posted: 10/05/2011

It’s 3 p.m. and you’re searching through your desk, heading to the vending machine for a sweet treat or to the break room for a cup of coffee. Your cravings returns over and over again throughout the day. If you want to get out of this rut, then it’s time to learn how to keep your energy levels elevated and stabilized with a proper eating schedule.

Why Weight Loss Might be the Wrong Goal

Posted: 09/21/2011

When you set a goal to lose weight, you are focusing on one very small part of the equation, and you are also focusing on a goal that can be pursued to the exclusion of other goals, which might in fact be more important for your health and well-being.

Functional Fitness

Posted: 09/12/2011

In Between Workouts: Smart Nutrition and A Few More Steps

Posted: 08/08/2011

Count every step towards your goal by wearing a pedometer. This is a great way to keep track of exactly how many steps you take including home and at work. By simply walking 2,500 steps (about one mile) you can burn 100-125 calories more calories and lose an extra pound per week. But don't sacrifice nutrition for weight loss either. Knowing when and what to eat is just as important as exercise and calorie counting.