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There is an encouraging workout saying that goes “summer bodies are earned in the winter.” If you set your goals and begin working towards them now, you will find that come summertime, you have achieved a healthier summer body, rather…
You’ve probably heard about CrossFit, one of the fastest growing strength and conditioning programs today. But do you really know what it is? Like so many health and fitness trends or topics, there is confusion, misinformation and misunderstanding. The truth…
Club Performax offers a personal touch to working out. When Laurie Rivers decided it was time to lose weight — not for an upcoming vacation, or a class reunion, but for herself — she checked out three different local…
For the last 30 years or so, I have been told over and over again how to take care of myself. Eat right, don’t smoke, exercise, don’t drink too much, get regular check-ups, drive safely, etc. We all know these…
Professionals at Health First Pro-Health & Fitness Centers weigh in on the keys to disease prevention From warding of diseases, to strengthening bones and controlling weight, to simply boosting your mood and outlook on life, there are few choices that…
Bucket lists, dream boards, New Year’s resolutions, journals, Pinterest. Most people have a place that they keep goals they want to accomplish in their lifetime. I was always a “list” person. I used to write lists of what my lists…
As I have pointed out before, healthy eating is much less daunting if you approach it with the perspective that you aren’t dieting, you are making healthy choices. Fad diets are often appealing because they can have quick results (and…
With the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon on the horizon, a post about long-distance running seemed appropriate. I am by no means a professional runner or athlete, but running is what I love to do, and I have learned some…
In 1987, my family was planning a move from upstate New York to Tennessee. As I was not even 3 yet, I didn’t have much say in the matter, but my mom still asked what I thought about moving to…
Halloween Parties. Thanksgiving Dinners. Christmas Gatherings. New Year’s Eve Bashes. What do they all have in common? FOOD. And not usually of the healthy persuasion. I used to think, “Oh well, I’ll just start fresh with diet and exercise in…
“What Should I Eat?” As a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), I hear this question often. It’s then typically followed by… “Well, what do you eat??” I try to practice what I preach – eat high quality food…
“Do you even know where the gym is?” That was my college roommate’s response to me after I turned down yet another invitation to join her at the campus gym. Obviously, exercise has not always been at the top of…
In today’s fast paced world it is easy to make excuses, like not having the time, the money or the energy to work out consistently. Therefore, making the decision to exercise can often times be a difficult one. Priorities tend to…
It is not just a myth. Studies show that students on average gain 3 to 10 pounds during their first 2 years of college. Most of this weight gain occurs during the first semester of freshman year. So how can…
Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon (or any day of the week)? May we suggest an oil change, or tune up? For many of us, this sounds, well, rather boring. However for those lucky owners of…
