There’s a lot of back and forth when it comes to nutrition. Some experts say one thing, while others say another. Fad diets cycle in and out of popularity, while food scientists continue concocting ever more sophisticated ways to tempt us into buying foods that may taste good, but don’t do us much good. When […]
Losing weight is one of the most common reasons people begin seriously pursuing fitness. And these people often want to know how long will it take to see changes. In today’s world, no one likes to wait for anything, and that includes the number on the scale. But quick fixes like wraps, “slimming” teas, and […]
You’ve heard the expression, exercise is medicine. But how accurate is that, really? Is exercise truly as effective as prescriptive medication? The evidence is very clear that the health benefits of exercise are impressive. Here’s why exercise is the most important medicine for all of us in 2019. The Researched Benefits of Exercise According to […]
It’s probably no surprise, but one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is related to improving personal fitness. Blame it on all of that holiday merrymaking! Just as unsurprising? While gym memberships spike in January, attendance drops to typical levels as early as February. If better health and fitness is on your list this […]
Everyone knows that some kind of fitness plan is important for your health. The challenge comes in finding something you enjoy and then developing the determination and discipline to turn it into a habit. But if you’re starting at square one, what’s your first move? Here’s how to begin a new fitness program that you won’t […]
Staying motivated is one thing, but it’s all those treats and rich meals that can really impact our fitness over the holiday season. So how can you avoid over-indulging (and regretting it later)? Try these four tips for enjoying sensible holiday eating. Be Active in the Kitchen By preparing a dish that meets your nutritional […]
We’ve written before about the importance of nutrition when it comes to not only being healthy, but a critical element of successful weight loss. But it’s not unusual for a personal training client to commit to fitness, to work exceptionally hard in the gym, to show up two, three, four times every week, and then […]
One of the most common questions when summer days are imminent relates to time. How long does it take to lose weight after I’ve begun working out? Days? Weeks? Months? It’s a reasonable question, and we’re answering it today. The thing about weight loss On a physiological level, we lose weight through a calorie deficit […]
Personal training for seniors means more than simpler exercises. The right personal trainer for senior citizens knows how to properly assess clients, checking for joint weaknesses, injuries and similar limitations, and then design a fitness routine that will strengthen joints and improve mobility. If you’re a senior looking for a program that will reduce the […]
We’re well into the holiday season now, so watch out, because here comes the seasonal junk food at the office. Here come the New Year, New Me slogans. Here come the holiday parties and the holiday drinks. Here come the frantic gift searching, and the “I’ll just put myself on hold until the New Year” mentality. […]