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

Posted: 05/09/2012

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 Stroke...

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

Posted: 04/10/2012

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 you to...

Kick Start Your Summer Body by Focusing on a Healthy, Fit Lifestyle

Posted: 04/10/2012

With the countdown to summer in full swing, it’s time to start focusing on a total body health and fitness routine. Whether struggling to shed the last few winter pounds, maintaining weekend warrior fitness levels or competing as an endurance athlete, everyone can benefit from a fit, healthy lifestyle built around brain wellness, body fitness and belly health.  This...

Healthy Eating: Tips and Tricks for a Nutrition Transition

Posted: 03/05/2012

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 Nutrition Month, now is the time to shake off the winter doldrums and make the transition to healthier eating habits. Here are five nutrition tips and tricks to help you “spring” into action and transform your eating habits, one step at a time.

Energize Your Exercise Experience

Posted: 10/10/2011

by Joining a Small Group Training PackRolling over, turning off your alarm and sleeping in for an extra hour instead of heading out for a morning run is too easy to do. Letting the day get away from you and opting for happy hour with friends rather than working out at the gym can be an easy out too – especially if you’re running solo in your workout routine as daylight...

How to Choose the Right Trainer for You

Posted: 07/02/2010

Q. What are the benefits a hiring a trainer? People get trainers because they’re not sure what to do. If you try an exercise you saw on TV, injure your back and can’t work out for two weeks, that’s not gaining you anything. A trainer can observe and evaluate whether you’re at an appropriate level of conditioning for higher intensity, higher impact...