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You may think it’s smart to create a New Year’s resolution to lose those extra pounds, but the best time to begin is now. You should start today – don’t wait for New Year’s Day or you’ll lose the momentum you already have. If you sincerely wish to shed pounds, ringing the new year in […]
The holidays bring both joy and stress. It’s a two edge sword. If you’re trying to make lifestyle changes, it can be even worse. There are traditions that aren’t always healthy—like the gluttony that often accompanies the holidays. That often occurs because so many of your childhood favorites are only made at Christmas time. You […]
One of the reasons that working with a personal trainer helps bring success is that the trainer holds you accountable. When people workout on their own, they often skip weighing in or a day at the gym and before long, they don’t go at all. You need to be accountable to someone, particularly if being […]
If you’ve been given the word that your blood pressure is borderline or even high, you can avoid medication, but need to clear it with your doctor. For those overweight, shedding those extra pounds has proven to be helpful in managing blood pressure. Exercise is another element of controlling your blood pressure and getting those […]
The last child rang the doorbell this Halloween night and the parade of costumed children ended. Each child who came to the door had a bag filled with sugary treats that would keep their dentists in business or quite a while and add another five pounds to them or their sneaky parents who nibbled at […]
Many people are turning to Mother Nature for help with their illnesses and conditions. Whether it’s finding an alternative to antibiotics, such as oregano oil for minor sore throats or looking for ways to eat to stay healthy, there’s a lot to be said about using natural alternatives. Don’t get me wrong, modern medicine has […]
One cure for waning energy is to eat more frequently. Small and balanced meals for energy can keep your blood sugar level and fuel your metabolism. The extra fuel throughout the day will keep you moving at high gear, but also brings with it many other benefits that eating just once or twice a day […]
After a workout at the gym, you don’t have to suffer from sore muscles or run to a massage thereapist. You can use foam roller stretches for muscle pain and when done correctly, get effective pain relief. The foam roller looks a bit like a pool noodle, but there are some big differences. It’s harder […]
If you’ve never heard of ballistic stretching, it’s probably because it’s done mostly by athletes, but has now become part of the average person’s exercise world. It uses the benefit of bouncing movements to stretch the muscles beyond the normal range of motion. Is it safe for the average person to do? While athletes, such […]
If you hate trying to carve out an hour for the gym or even thinking about pedaling the stationary bike to nowhere, you’re not alone. Many people hate exercise because they equate it with hours spent in a gym lifting weights and expending energy for no apparent reason except to build muscles months down the […]