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The Diet Roller Coaster. Are You On It?

Posted: 01/17/2012

If you are carrying around too much excess body fat (most of us are), the real answer is finding the newest fad diet to help you lose 20 pounds in 10 days!!  Right?  Of course not -there is no ‘miracle’ fat loss pill.  To lose fat, change your eating habits and exercise.   The dieting syndrome affects approximately 70% of adolescent women and approximately...

‘Tis the Season to be Stressed-Out

Posted: 11/21/2011

Making a list and checking it twice – gonna find out what all I need to do this year for the Holidays…   I know this doesn’t sound as nice as the classic tune, but it’s the truth for the majority of Americans during the Holidays.  With all the parties, gift buying, travel, and family associated with this time of year, it is understandably a...

Red Light Motivation

Posted: 10/03/2011

The ‘Red Light’ Motivation By Giles Wiley, Contributor We’re almost into fall and everywhere we look we’re surrounded by temptations just waiting to throw us off our diet and exercise plan. How many BBQ’s, ice-cream socials, parties (with empty caloried beer and alcohol) did you attend this Summer? As crazy as it may seem a lot of people will...

Strength Conditioning for Runners

Posted: 08/09/2011

Its summer and autumn is just around the corner and that means weekend running races and triathlons. If you are thinking about competing in a local race and want to stop strength training in order to focus more on your cardio to better your performance, think again. A common misconception is that lifting weights is bad for runners and other endurance athletes....

Why Condition for Golf?

Posted: 07/29/2011

Every golfer wants to play better golf, and golf is a highly athletic event (do not let anyone tell you it’s not)! The best way to get better is a combination of professional lessons and more practice.  Although this approach seems logical, it is the very reason many golfers end up injured and rarely reach their potential.  Why?  Simply because few golfers...

Heart Disease: America's #1 Killer

Posted: 05/20/2011

Can we lower our risk of heart disease through nutrition? Absolutely! Fortunately, there are many risk factors YOU can start to change TODAY – nutrition and exercise being the easiest. A good, healthy eating plan consisting of lean proteins, high-fiber grains, carbohydrates and some good sources of fat will keep the body lean and trim and will also lower the risk of clogged...

The Number One Key to Fat Loss – Be Aware!

Posted: 04/01/2011

Forget about miracle drugs, pills and surgery this truly is the number one key to fat loss. If you become aware I guarantee you that you will lose weight and become healthier, fitter and happier than you dreamt possible.   Most people go through their lives in a barely conscious state. If you drive then you know exactly what I’m talking about – don’t you...

Set Goals!

Posted: 03/14/2011

Specific goals make us work harder. Studies show that specific goals result in better performance than easier goals or having no goals at all. Examples of fitness goals could be the number of workouts per week, the amount of time engaging in cardiovascular exercise, and so forth. So, get the calendar out and be specific!   Make your fitness goals challenging. If your goals...

Common Nutrition Myths

Posted: 02/18/2011

1. VITAMINS WILL ENHANCE YOUR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE. This is a fallacy. Vitamins supply the body no calories and cannot be used as fuel. The body excretes 70% of the vitamins that it does not need. Only people who are deficient in an area should take necessary supplements. Please consult your physician or a Registered Dietitian before increasing your intake. A daily multivitamin...

Fitness 2-Step

Posted: 01/18/2011

It is a new year.  You're a committed fitness fanatic looking to optimize your results. Or perhaps you've just begun your journey to improved health and want to establish a rounded fitness training routine. Exercise is probably the single most important thing you can do to age successfully. The benefits are seemingly endless and can include weight control, improved circulation...