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How can I tone up "fatty" areas?

Posted: 01/12/2010

The bad news is that as we age, and with each passing decade, we lose more and more precious muscle mass and at the same time gain body fat. Where we gain fat tends to be genetically determined, so the fat accumulation around the inner knee happens to be one area where your particular body tends to store fat.The good news is that there is a lot you can do to lessen the decline... Read More >

How often should I workout?

Posted: 01/12/2010

The answer to your question really depends on your personal preference and the type of exercise. When patients ask me what’s the best kind of exercise, my answer is always: “Whatever type of exercise that you will do on most days of the week.” In a nation of couch potatoes, suggesting that people find whatever kind of exercise works for them is sound health... Read More >

Go Outside Your Comfort Zone

Posted: 01/12/2010

Convinced you “can’t” run a marathon, or sprint at level 10 on that treadmill? … Are you sure about that?Even if you have a physical challenge or condition that limits you in some way, most of us also create false boundaries for ourselves — “no-can-do’s” that are only in our heads. And more and more studies are showing that the... Read More >

3 Ways to Kick the Habit ... of Skipping Workouts

Posted: 01/12/2010

Trying to get into an exercise habit, but finding you’re more in the habit of making excuses? You can break out of that pattern with these tips from fitness experts on staying motivated and sticking to your fitness routine. Our Fitness Together trainers recommend these three strategies to help you stay inspired to work out regularly.1. Keep your eye on the prize.You must... Read More >