Supplements – Natural versus Synthetic: Vitamin and mineral supplements represent a huge business. There are countless health food stores, pharmacies and even fitness centers selling these products. Powerful marketing encourages people to be safe and supplement their diet with vitamins and minerals. However, there is something we need to…
The Connection Between Your Physical Activity and Insomnia: The many benefits of exercise have been known for years, but can exercise help me to get a better night of sleep? The short answer is ABSOLUTELY! Trouble with falling and staying asleep, also known as insomnia, is extremely common. In…
Keep Your Figure This Holiday Season! As the New Year looms over us, many are taking time to think about what our New Year goals will be. Consider the holidays as a time to maintain a fitness routine rather than a time to set new goals or be over ambitious. This…
Why is cholesterol important for your health? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is measured in the fat of your blood. You can’t live without cholesterol, nor would you want to. Cholesterol is important for healthy cell membranes, producing hormones (no cholesterol means no sex drive), vitamin D levels, and your memory. In fact, cholesterol is so important for your health, that your…
What to Avoid at the Salad Bar: Creamy Dressings Dressings like Blue Cheese or Ranch (my personal favorite) can be tempting, however just this one addition can double the fat and calories of your entire salad. Just two tablespoons of Ranch Dressing has 145 calories, 15g of fat and over…
How To Kick The Smoking Habit Naturally: Each year over 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with lung cancer. Of course, not all lung cancer is due to cigarette smoking, but in about 90% of the cases this is known to be true. In fact, the smoking can contribute to…
Keep Your Figure This Holiday Season Sticking to a fitness routine around the holidays can be challenging. Schedules become busy and time seems to pass quickly each day. It’s always good to set expectations for yourself when you may be surrounded by tempting treats, festive foods, and family/ friend…
Add the Weight Bar to Transform your Total Gym Workout We all know the Total Gym is extremely versatile and challenges the body in an effective and efficient manner. Whether your goals involve fat loss, strength gains, flexibility improvements, etc., the Total Gym can help you get results. That said, at times, you might need…
A Primer On Men’s Health and Movember As we enter fall and the month of November, men around the world are celebrating their health with the concept of Movember. In 1999, Seven Nightly News aired a story about a group of young men in Adelaide, South Australia who coined the term "Movember" (also known…
Keep Your Figure This Holiday Season! Crisp air, colorful trees, leaves crunching under your feet as you walk outside. Fall is a great time to change up your fitness program or begin one. It will allow you to create good habits, a set routine, and mentally prepare your body…