Sometimes it feels like the number of things that stop working in your body directly correlates to the number candles on your birthday cake. But you can regain some control in a number of ways — and improving your strength is one of them. Muscle strength is important for bone health, balance and just being …
“Eat less and exercise more.” You’ve heard this before. The surefire way to lose weight… Unfortunately, it’s REALLY bad advice. Here are 10 reasons why simply ‘eating less’ is bad for you. – It slows down your metabolism (lowering of thyroid, increase in cortisol). – It increases hunger and cravings. – It will cause binge …
According to the American Heart Association, eating a heart-healthy diet is important for managing your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke and other diseases. Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood …
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While older men and women needn’t become powerlifters, athletes who lift massive weights, experts say strength training — using weights heavier than you might expect — can be an important component of a healthy future. Beginning about age 30, men and women lose muscle mass at about the rate of 10 percent per decade until …
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Every individual is different, which means that every individual story for personal fitness goals is also different. Your athletic goals will look different from the person next to you, and that’s totally ok! A lot of people find benefit from working with a personal athletic trainer in Naples, but it’s also not the right fit …
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Something terrifying happens when you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while… It’s straight out of a horror movie! Frogs can be used to explain this bizarre event. I’m sure you’ve heard that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump right out. But if you put a frog in the …
While visions of sugarplums may be dancing in your head, don’t let your fitness and diet goals get pushed to the side during the holidays. For many, it is the season of overindulgence—from holiday parties complete with decadent sweets and cocktails, to unexpected dinners out with friends and family. However, treats should be balanced with …
Fitness is NOT one size fits all! What works for me may not work for you. There is no one size fits all. That doesn’t mean give up when something isn’t working. It means be patient until you find your rhythm. What’s best for you is what works for YOU. We are here to teach …
Do you want to know what the secret is? The ONE thing that will ensure you hit your fitness goals? Here it is: Consistency That’s it. Be consistent. Do things that move you towards your goals MORE often than you do things that move you away from your goals. If you’ve been reading our emails …
The holidays are upon us … with Halloween quickly approaching and Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve ahead of us, the recipe for weight gain is set. For many people, a gain of 5 to 10 pounds is common during the holidays. However, getting the weight off can be a challenge. Here are 10 …
It has been said that the most valuable thing that you possess is your health. Let’s face it, today more than ever, health is a topic of concern. We take precautions to avoid exposure to others and to mitigate our risk of contracting coronavirus by wearing masks, social distancing, staying home and following guidelines and …
This morning I was thinking… There are only 3 months left until the new year. Which got me thinking about 2023 and goals for next year. Then I paused… There is still 25% of THIS year to go! While it’s great to set goals, nothing beats doing the work. Right now. Yes, I have goals …
