March 10th, 2010
Do you remember the old adage, “People like to do what they are good at and comfortable with”? Are you living that old adage at the gym? Most people do. They have a set routine at the gym, yet it’s that very routine coupled with the mechanics of the equipment that can lead to trouble-either very quickly or over time.
Tags: back pain, dangers at the gym, exercise, muscle imbalances, Presidential workout routine, strength training
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February 23rd, 2010
A review of Food Inc., which looks at the dangers of eating conventionally raised and grown foods versus an organic diet.
Tags: eating right, Food Inc review, Nutrition, organic food, superfoods
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February 18th, 2010
I can’t possibly count how many times people come to me and are struggling with losing weight but are working their butts off at the gym to do so. Though their effort is there and they’re putting the time in, they just can’t seem to lose weight or change their bodies. When I hear this scenario, I can almost instantly diagnose the problem nine times out of ten. It’s the result of having gone “cardio crazy.”
Tags: aerobic exercise, anaerobic capacity, cardio training, exercise, Training For Running Endurance, weight loss
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February 3rd, 2010
Learn more about the benefits of adding this critical vitamin to your diet and what the best resources are for getting it.
Tags: energy, exercise, Nutrition, seasonal depression, supplementation, Vitamin D, Winter depression
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January 27th, 2010
All of us, as human beings, require a certain level of stress in our lives in order to remain stimulated and motivated. If stress existed solely for this purpose, it would be a purely positive thing.
Unfortunately, in today’s world, stress levels are excessive in most people and for the most part are negative in their nature.
But what does that have to do with overall health, and more specifically, weight loss? The answer is - everything!
Tags: cortisol, Nutrition, stress and weight gain, stress eating, weight loss
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January 20th, 2010
Throughout the last few years, the fitness industry has evolved faster than anyone could have imagined. One of its most significant improvements has been its adaptations to making exercise more convenient and more accessible to today’s working Americans.
As a result, home exercise video programs have become increasingly popular, as they deliver the workouts directly to your home, usually as a series of instructional DVDs. Some of the more popular programs have emerged as the industry leaders -P90X, Hip Hop Abs, and the Jillian Michaels Boot Camp series, to name a few.
It’s true that some people have achieved some great results from these programs, but how effective are they overall? Let’s take a deeper look into some of the home exercise programs and if they truly deliver the results that they promise.
Tags: Hip Hop Abs, home exercise programs, home workouts, Jillian Michaels, P90X, personal training, virtual fitness coaching, weight loss
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January 13th, 2010
Have a look at the pros and cons of today’s popular fad diets. This is an outline of the positive and negative aspects of each diet and recommendations on sustaining healthy eating habits.
Tags: Atkins, dieting, fad diets, healthy eating, Nutrition, nutrition tips, South Beach Diet, weight loss, wellness, Zone
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January 7th, 2010
Learn about the disheartening statistics of success rates of people trying to achieve their fitness goals as part of their New Year resolutions.
Achieve Fitness trainers can help you ensure that you don’t become a statistic this year!
Tags: Add new tag, boost metabolism, burn calories, MD, new years resolutions, personal training, personal training in DC, putting yourself first, VA, weight loss
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December 8th, 2009
There’s a relatively new craze in the fitness industry…Crossfit! While some of its methods have been scrutinized, it can be an extremely effective training method when placed in the right hands. It may not be for everyone, but it can make an athlete out of even the most sedentary individuals. Read more…
Tags: anaerobic capacity, athletic training, Crossfit, Fran, high intensity exercise, metabolic conditioning, Womens crossfit
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December 4th, 2009
Are you sick and tired of painkillers that don’t seem to help you get any better? Fed up with feeling lousy from unpleasant side effects? If so, you need to read our review of Heal-n-Soothe™. An All Natural Anti-inflammatory alternative to Advil, Tylenol, Ibuprofen and other harsh drugs.
Tags: Advil, Anti-inflammatory, healing, HealnSoothe, inflammation, NSAID's, Proteolytic Enzymes, Tylenol
Posted in Health Alerts, back pain | 1 Comment »