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The No Excuse Zone
We’ve all heard of “time zones”, “slow speed zones,” “construction zones,” “no fly zones,” “school zones” and the like, but I would like to introduce you to the NO EXCUSE ZONE. As you embark on a new month and a new holiday season, you have an important choice to make. Are you going to jump […]
Flat Bellies: Tips That Really Work
Had a little too much “comfort food” and lack of movement these last months? Maybe you’ve put on a few pounds around the middle? The bathing suit season is still here, so if the pooch in your belly is the pain in your mirror, now is the time to do what it takes to get […]
Exercise Tips to Shape up Your Golf Game
Your favorite golf course is ready for another great round of golf, but is your golf game up to par? Shape up your golf game with the following exercise tips to increase your fitness level as you shoot for more of those birdies and eagles. The fairways are groomed, the putting greens are smooth and […]
Build Strength, Lose Weight and Feel Healthy
Strength training offers a triple-threat approach to full body health and fitness. By focusing on building muscle, you get more return on investment by kick starting your metabolism, elevating fat burn and improving muscle and bone strength for overall increased health, performance and weight loss. If you can build muscle through strength training, then you’ll […]
Five Super Foods Great to Grill
The produce stands are brimming with farm fresh fruits and vegetables—two food categories that Americans simply do not eat enough of: juicy peaches, red ripe and sweet tomatoes, fresh picked corn-on-the-cob. So why not try grilling them to help you up your daily intake? What’s great about grilling veggies is they taste better grilled than […]
Flat Bellies: Tips That Really Work
Had a little too much “comfort food” and lack of movement these last months? Maybe you’ve put on a few pounds around the middle? The summer bathing suit season is just around the corner, so if the pooch in your belly is the pain in your mirror, now is the time to do what it […]
Six Tips to Avoid Skipping your Workouts
Around this time of the year, as opportunities arise to trade in daily workouts for work, and personal extracurricular activities, you may be tempted to skip your workout and derail your health and fitness goals. To help keep you focused on your ultimate fitness goals and ensure your workout commitments stay intact, incorporate the following […]
Four Ways to Keep Your Kids Active this Spring
Although playing video games may exercise your child’s hands and fingers, it’s important to get kids off the couch, out of the house and engaged in total body physical activity during spring break. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children and adolescents should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity each […]
The Buddy Advantage
The temptations of the holiday season – baked goods, candy canes, cocktail parties and large social gatherings centered on food – can lead you down the path of weight gain, irritability and inactivity during the cold, dark winter months. To overcome these temptations and stay focused on consistently working out and eating healthy during the […]
