Don’t Get Pushed Over, Push Up Instead

Don’t Get Pushed Over, Push Up Instead

A push-up is a full body movement that you can do anywhere and with no equipment. If you do them correctly they engage multiple muscle groups at once including your biceps, triceps, back, chest, shoulders, and abs. Where to Start: Start against the wall. Hands should...
Go Nuts, You’ll Live Longer.

Go Nuts, You’ll Live Longer.

Eating a handful of nuts daily is not only delicious, but is associated with a 20% less chance of suffering from heart disease. Nuts are a good source of protein, and rich in fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. They also are loaded with phytochemicals, which are...
Your Body Won’t Go Where Your Mind Doesn’t Push It!

Your Body Won’t Go Where Your Mind Doesn’t Push It!

Now is the time to start improving your exercise routine. Start out slowly with 5-10 minutes of activity at a time and build up to at least 30 minutes of moderately intense activity to get the most benefit. Try to build up to at least  2 1/2 hours of moderate activity...
Connect on-line, live with one of our nutrition/fitness experts.

Connect on-line, live with one of our nutrition/fitness experts.

You can visit on-line with one of our experts on Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:00 pm and have your fitness, nutrition, or weight loss questions answered. Using any technology that gives you access to the internet and has audio/keyboard capability you can connect live with one...
Olive Oil Cuts Cancer Risks

Olive Oil Cuts Cancer Risks

The Mediterranean diet with “extra” extra virgin olive oil may cut cancer risk for women A recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests that women following the Mediterranean diet and who go heavy on the extra virgin olive oil, may reduce...
Creating a Toxin-Free Home – It is worth your time!

Creating a Toxin-Free Home – It is worth your time!

You are probably unaware that there are many chemicals in your home that overtime can make you or your family sick. The greatest risks in your home come from the chemicals found in common household cleaning and cosmetic products. The following tips will help you to...
Sitting Less – The Missing Ingredient to Your Work Out Routine

Sitting Less – The Missing Ingredient to Your Work Out Routine

How much you sit each days is a more important determinant of your health than working out a few times per week.  Even if you exercise regularly, you may still endanger your health simply by sitting too much. One of the missing ingredients of a good work out routine...