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National Stroke Awareness Month: Be Healthy, Be Aware, Save a Life

Posted: 05/07/2012

  As we prepare for summertime activities, we typically are focused on achieving a strong, fit and healthy body. In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month this month, elevate your body’s fitness to new levels by focusing on the importance of maintaining a brain healthy lifestyle, while understanding the risk levels and signs of a stroke. According to the American...

Spring is in the Air: Time to Get Moving and Get Fit!

Posted: 04/11/2012

  Spring is here, the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing—the time of year for new beginnings. Now is also the time to shed your winter coat and seize the season as most likely, by now, your New Year’s resolutions have melted away just like the winter snow. Let the beauty of the weather (cool, clear, sunny days, not too cold and not too hot) inspire...

Incorporate Cardio for Greater Strength and Muscle Definition

Posted: 10/05/2011

Incorporate Cardio for Greater Strength and Muscle Definition

As we all know, strength and conditioning exercises build muscle. Cardio, when coupled with proper nutrition; however, is the secret weapon to defining and showing off the hours spent in the weight room. To create greater muscle definition in the common “problem” areas (arms, abs, glutes), it is important to incorporate metabolic cardio conditioning to your fitness regimen to unveil your hidden lean and sleek muscles.

A recent study[2] that evaluated the effect of training methods on female college athletes found that concurrent strength and aerobic endurance training was highly effective on muscle strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility. When your goal is to build strength and muscle, combining strength training exercises with total body cardio is key to realizing the best results. This type of cardio approach packs a variety of total body movements into your workout that aims to raise your heart rate and maintain the increased level for 5-10 minutes.

Some full body cardio exercises include:

●         mountain climbers

●        battling ropes

●        jump squat circuits.

These exercises allow you to build more muscle and burn calories, while you to get the most bang for your buck as it relates to time efficient and effective cardio exercises.

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Nutrition tip of the week

Posted: 04/01/2011

Regularity...what you need to know (if you wanna know)The best way to treat constipation through diet is to take a two-pronged approach: bump up your dietary fiber intake and drink more fluids. Constipation is a very common problem in our society. We are nation of people who eat a diet woefully short on fiber. In fact, the average person consumes about half (14-15 grams)...

May Recipe of the Month, A Greek Yogurt Snack

Posted: 05/07/2012

Dr. Janet’s Greek Yogurt Snack for Beautiful Hair, Eyes & Skin!• 6 oz container of 0% fat-free Greek yogurt• ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree (no sugar added)• 2 packets Splenda (or sweetener of choice)• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice• 2 tablespoons fat-free whipped cream• 1 tablespoon chopped (diced) walnutsYield: 1 servingsNutritional...

Top Ten Bone-Building Foods and Exercises - National Osteoporosis Prevention month

Posted: 05/07/2012

  Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month? Take a minute to learn the best lifestyle strategies you can take to keep your bones healthy and strong. It is possible to eat and exercise your way to stronger bones!   What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a Greek term meaning porous bones. Osteoporosis is an extremely disabling disease defined as...

Aaron's Workout for 4/11/12

Posted: 04/11/2012

  It's been a while since I last updated my training log, So today I will give my personal workout.The programming goals are that summer is fast approaching, and I have a competitive Basketball league starting in less than a month.So the focus is to reduce body fat, increase endurance, and agility work.3 Rounds of the following1 min Jump Rope (left only, right only,...

Debunking weight-loss myths

Posted: 03/26/2012

Debunking weight-loss myths  It something seems too good to be true, it probably is. So, if you hear of a shortcut that promises to help you shed pounds quickly and with little or no effort, it’s probably wise to view it with some skepticism. The truth is that losing weight is a challenging task that requires determination and willpower to succeed. Here are four...

Spring Cleaning Nutrition Tips!

Posted: 03/22/2012

  Healthy Eating: Tips and Tricks for a Nutrition Transition   Spring is in the air bringing changes to weather, wardrobes and waistlines. With the holidays and cold weather months behind you and plans for spring break trips, pool time lounging and outdoor activities in the near future, this is the perfect time to focus on healthy eating.   In light of National...

Healthy Heart, Healthy You

Posted: 02/08/2012

  Heart candies, heart shaped valentines and chocolate hearts are everywhere this time of year, but the heart that should be getting your undivided attention everyday is the one in your chest that works 24/7 to power your body and fuel your internal system. As the powerhouse of your body, the heart needs to run in tip-top shape for overall health and fitness. To celebrate...