How Much Should You Exercise?
Recently, there have been conflicting headlines in the media about how long you should exercise. One study suggested that 20 minutes of interval exercise may be all you need, while another stated that women should...
Flat Abs and Less Neck Pain
This week I want to share a few pertinent facts I learned from the April 2010 issue of Self Magazine, page 87. “Flat-ab formula: Sculpting or cardio? Either can keep your middle little, a study...
Stretching: Before or after your workout?
Do you remember high school gym class? We were told that we should always stretch at the beginning of class to avoid hurting ourselves during sports or running the football field. Many people still believe the theory that...
Measuring Weight Loss – BMI is Not Best
Although most doctors use BMI (Body Mass Index) for measuring how physically fit a patient is, it is not the most reliable indicator of how healthy you actually are. According to Runner’s World, “healthy BMI...
Tips to Help You Keep Exercising
You know that exercise is good for you. Sticking with it is the hard part! Here are some tips from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to keep you exercising: 1. Adopt a...
Supplements and Vitamins
A question that I have been hearing a lot lately is “What supplements and/or vitamins should I be taking to support my workouts?” Well, that varies from person to person, and you should definitely talk...