“Butterfest”….you’ve heard of it, right? “Butterfest” is that little talked about holiday that begins October 31st and lasts until January 1st (or perhaps beyond for some of us!). Of course Butterfest isn’t a real holiday, but it sure seems like it with so many wonderful temptations before us that begin with all the ‘treats’ of …
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Test yourself often. Every 4 weeks, measure a variable—waist size, body fat, bench press—that equates to your end goal. \”It\’ll show you the tangible results of your training,\” says Craig Ballantyne, C.S.C.S., a trainer in Canada. And that translates into motivation. How do you keep track of your progress?
If you watch TV, listen to the radio or read the newspaper, you are bound to get a taste of the latest fitness advice. You will hear them when you go to the gym, or when you see commercials (or infomercials) for how to lose weight without exercising and eating the right foods. Which of …
Part of the normal aging process includes losing muscle mass. This combined with lower levels of activity and hormone changes causes us to gain weight as they age. However, the more you are able to maintain a solid base of muscle mass, the higher your metabolism will be and you will burn more calories even …
Do you avoid exercise because you don’t like to sweat? It’s understandable if you are not a big fan of some of the side effects of sweating like clammy hands, clothing stains, hairstyles gone bad and let’s not forget that lovely, distinctive odor. However no two people sweat the same amount even under the same …
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When people think of health and wellness they tend to think of physical, mental, and emotional health, but there is another area of wellness that is often overlooked or ignored: social wellness, which refers to one’s ability to interact with the people around them and forge meaningful relationships1. People who neglect social wellness often encounter …
It’s that time of year again, so get ready to run around outside and play in the wonderful summer sunshine! With the seasonal increase in temperature it is important to remember to increase your fluid intake accordingly; especially when times of extreme temperatures and humidity levels make is harder to exercise outside. It is important …
Over the past 30 years there has been a shift in the way society behaves, works, and expects to work due to huge advances in technology1. This slow yet steady shift has turned America into a near-complete sedentary society. Technological progress and all the wonderful things that it does has turned the vast majority of …
Even if you haven’t exercised in years, you can run your first 5k by May with a little dedication and hard work. It is a good goal to have, especially if you have thought about running and just haven’t taken the time or given the energy to the task. Where do you start? Assuming your …
