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Creating REAL CHANGE:

Posted: 01/19/2012

How to form positive habits and a NEW YOU!Ever wonder why some people get great results from their workouts or their normal eating routine?  What makes them different?   How do they do it?  Usually it’s 1 or 2 simple habits.All of us face two choices in life and it usually pertains to what we control and what we don’t. Sometimes in life, we have...

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Posted: 01/05/2012

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 does this popular annual pastime of making...

Prepare Your Body for Optimal Winter Performance with Pre- and Post-Workout Stretching

Posted: 12/22/2011

Tight muscles, cramped joints and a lethargic body is not how you want to ring in this winter season. Instead, prepare your body for sledding adventures, skiing moguls and family snowball fights by introducing stretching into your overall health and fitness routine. Don’t worry, you don’t have to schedule tons of time to make stretching beneficial and effective. Ten...

Jump Start Your Fitness Routine This Winter

Posted: 12/15/2011

As you dive into the winter season, you may find yourself in a rut of doing the same old, same old when it comes to your fitness and wellness routine. And as the temperatures get cooler, climbing on the dreaded treadmill or elliptical machine may seem to be your only options for burning those inevitable extra holiday calories.Effective cardio training, though, can include more...

Energize Your Exercise Experience

Posted: 12/01/2011

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...

Fit BODY: Fit BRAIN

Posted: 11/17/2011

Can’t remember where you parked the car or if you unplugged the coffee pot? Worried that as you age, your memory and cognitive skills will deteriorate? Never fear—a regular exercise routine will strengthen your brain as well as your muscles! New research shows that even older adults who are physically active have a reduced risk of developing many forms of dementia....

Light Eggnog Holiday Makeover Recipe

Posted: 12/08/2010

Creamy and delicious, with zero fat! 2 small ripe bananas, peeled1 cup fat-free milk½ tsp ground nutmeg1 tsp rum extractMakes 1 servingPut all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a festive cup and enjoy! Nutritional Information Per Serving (~ 1 cup):Food Weight: 2.0, Calories: 190, Total Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 130 mg,Total Carbohydrate:...

Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

Posted: 10/27/2010

Gobble, gobble…that’s your cue that the holidays are upon us and it’s time to start putting on the brakes NOW before the real damage is done. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” really applies to the holiday season. The following tips will help you fend off that holiday weight gain so that you won’t end this season...

'Tis the Season to Be Jolly and FIT

Posted: 10/27/2010

While the holidays can be a joyous time of the year, they can also be disastrous for our fitness and healthy eating routines. ¢Tis the season for shopping, cookie baking, decorating, and parties—lots of parties with rich food everywhere. Do you ever wonder why some people manage to stay vibrant, happy, and fit over the holidays, appearing to let holiday stress roll...

How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer for You

Posted: 07/26/2010

This is a big decision! Choosing the best personal trainer for you is ... well, personal. To get the most from your personal training sessions and the program your trainer creates for you, it’s essential to know what to ask and how to decipher whether your trainer is a good fit for you before you commit to a program with him or her. Start with this guide to the three most...