As we get older, we tend to lose muscle – approximately 7 pounds of lean tissue lost per decade with this loss accelerating after the age of 40. As a result, our strength and endurance is reduced, our metabolism drops resulting in weight gain, our bone density is lowered, our posture and alignment deteriorates, our…
Sugar may be the new smoking! In a large review of 73 meta-analyses — which included 8,601 studies — high consumption of added sugar was associated with significantly higher risks of 45 negative health outcomes, including diabetes, gout, obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, cancer, asthma, tooth decay, depression and early death. Sugar addiction…
One of the best actions you can take for your overall health is to avoid sitting for extended periods of time. Research has shown that regularly getting up out of your seat can burn 32% more calories than remaining seated and studies confirm people who gain weight, move 2.25 less hours per day. Another study…
It’s spring break for the kids, spring cleaning of our households and baseball spring training is in full swing. It’s common to feel more energized and motivated to reset and ramp up our health and fitness in the spring as well. Some people will tackle a 2-week focused effort, others get dialed in for a…
Low impact does not mean low intensity. Some bodies just can’t tolerate high impact movements, so it’s important to understand that there are many ways to achieve health and fitness results and give yourself an incredible workout without exposing your body to high impact forces. Low Impact Exercises Cardio There are plenty of activities, such…
We’ve been told eating smaller meals and snacks more regularly throughout the day is the best way to eat for weight loss. In contrast, more people are adopting an intermittent fasting approach to health and weight loss. So, what are we to believe? Michelle Alencar, PHD in Nutrition and Fabio Comana, MA, MS in Exercise…
Spring is almost here and that means we can look forward to longer days and warmer weather. We’ll often experience a surge of energy and many of us will start dusting off our golf clubs, tennis racquets, hiking boots and bikes. If you’ve been dormant all winter, it’s important to spend some time making sure…
Regularly high spikes in your blood sugar levels can significantly impact your health. High blood sugar has been associated with increased inflammation, aches and pain, weight gain, poor circulation and more alarming, a higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, vision loss, nerve damage, and various other health issues. Speak to your physician if…
Strong hips are important for the strength of your knees and back. Science also supports that cardiovascular exercise is critical for the health of your heart. For those of you who are busy and need to multi-task your workouts, it’s helpful to know that you can strengthen your heart, burn body fat, and tone the…
Consider These Statistics One in three adults over the age of 65 will fall at least once a year. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling. A fractured hip is life changing with the majority never returning to former levels of independence and physical activity. Falls are the leading cause of injury…
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