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Posted: 01/27/2012
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail As New Year’s resolutions gain popularity this time of year, many jump on the bandwagon of losing weight, getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle. While we all can benefit from making these types of positive lifestyle changes, most resolutions fizzle out, unfortunately, before they even have a chance to settle in. So, why...
Posted: 02/13/2013
On Saturday February 23, the American Lung Association of the Northeast will host its fifth annual “Peak the Plaza” Fight for Air Climb. This challenging event is taking place at One Financial Plaza in Providence and the funds raised support the American Lung Association’s mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Posted: 09/17/2012
Everyone has an idea in their head when it comes to looking their fittest and healthiest. For some, it's fitting perfectly into a certain outfit, or walking on the beach in a bikini with total confidence. For others, it may mean seeing a defined midsection reflected in the mirror, or having strong, toned shoulders or legs. We all have our own goals for how we want to look and...
Posted: 09/17/2012
Go Back to Basics If you’ve taken a break from your regular exercise routine during the summer months, you may be eager to jump back into where you left off before your exercise hiatus. When getting back into your exercise routine, though, it is important to start with the basics to get your mind and body acclimated to a regular, consistent exercise regimen. If you jump...
Posted: 08/06/2012
The average American is lucky to get two servings of vegetables a day. Nutrition experts would have us eating five to seven helpings a day. This pretty much captures America’s health problems in a nutshell. If we ate more vegetables and fewer processed foods, we’d lose weight, clean our arteries, balance our blood sugar, and shut down a large number of hospitals....
Posted: 01/30/2012
On January 12th,2012 Fitness Together Providence lost a dear friend named Will Archibald.Will was an inspiration to us all.While he encountered many challenges in life, the most recent being his spinal cord injury, he persevered and went on to get involved in kayaking, sled hockey, and mono-skiing. He didn't let anything hold him back. He had an infectious smile and a kind heart....
Posted: 04/05/2011
Have you ever walked into the gym and seen almost every single piece of cardio equipment utilized? Better yet, have you ever walked into the gym and seen people waiting in line for a piece of cardio equipment? It is absolutely ridiculous and totally unnecessary. Of course cardiovascular exercise is exercise for the heart. Your heart is a muscle too, and it should be worked out...
Posted: 03/23/2011
Did you know that strength training is crucial for successfully losing weight and keeping it off? I'm talking about weight-bearing exercise. It doesn't have to be a huge, hulking workout where you're trying to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, it just has to be some basic strength training.Why is strength training important for losing weight? Because a lot of people...
Posted: 03/16/2011
For the last several years, getting good answers about the health risks of High Fructose Corn Syrup has been difficult. There has been a lack of true scientific substantiation on either side of the debate.Although many of us suspected this stuff really isn't healthy for us, we didn't actually know how it was affecting our bodies.Well, a team of Princeton researchers has now released...
Posted: 08/27/2010
Do you like to bike? Get in shape and have fun this fall with the Fitness Together Providence cycling team! Join the FT team in the American Lung Association’s Autumn Escape Bike Trek across Cape Cod. The adventure is suitable for experienced cyclists and novices alike, taking participants on a scenic tour of the Cape from Plymouth to Provincetown. The event offers a 3-day,...
