Recent Fitness Blog | Nutrition PostsBig Apple Helping Fitness Fanatics Take a Bite Out of Healthier Livingby Michele Cheplic09 Oct 2008 07:59 PMIf you travel around New York City via the subway you may have been pleasantly surprised to see expletive-free reading material posted in select cars this week. Exercise and Nutritionby Michele Cheplic14 Aug 2008 11:31 PMNow that you know how many calories it takes to swim as well as Michael Phelps you might be tempted to "Be Like Mike" and add an extra 10,000 calories to your diet too. Experts say don't bother. Bones - They Do A Body Goodby Heather Long27 May 2008 09:15 AMRegular exercise isn't about building muscle and staying in shape, it's also about building strong bones. Our skeletal structure, though buried amidst our muscles and soft tissue, is a critical part about living healthy and healthy living. Bone density is increased with regular exercise. Is Fat a Four Letter Word?by Heather Long15 May 2008 06:48 AMYour body requires moderation in all forms, this includes the fact that your body does need fat - healthy fat. Your heart needs healthy fats. Your brain needs healthy fats. Your joints need healthy fats. Dehydration = Badby Heather Long10 May 2008 07:49 AMEvery so often, I bring up hydration and dehydration here in the fitness blog. It's important to talk about it, to keep it forefront in your mind and to know what to do or not do with regards to hydration. Do You Get a D in Your Fitness?by Heather Long27 Jun 2007 06:48 AMDo you get a D? I don't mean a grade, I mean vitamin D - you know the stuff you find in milk? I'm a bit sensitive about vitamin D because I'm lactose intolerant and I just don't have a lot of dairy in my diet. Are Microwaves Bad For You?by Heather Long18 Jun 2007 06:33 AMI remember when microwaves were being launched into every home. They were the hottest new devices on the market. My parents debated getting one, but they were so expensive. A year later, when the prices came down some, they bought one. It sat in our kitchen and we hardly ever used it. Salt Does a Body Goodby Heather Long06 Jun 2007 03:00 PMWe've talked about our body's need for water before, during and after exercise. But during the hot months of summer, regular outdoor exercise can cause fatigue related to a lack of sugar, calories and salt. Let's Review Hydration Rulesby Heather Long29 May 2007 01:36 PMLast summer I wrote an article on hydration and it's time to review those rules especially after the radio show tragedy that occurred when a mom died from drinking so much water during a radio contest to win a Nintendo Wii for her children. Living in a Potluck & Barbecue Societyby Heather Long18 May 2007 12:31 PMDespite the attempts to make society healthier, we still live in a potluck and barbecue society. Potluck has a lot to do with being too busy to fix balanced meals every night and always being in a rush. Part of fitness is keeping your body and mind on a healthy track. Recent Blog Comments BrooklynGym says... "It's so important to read tips like this, working with a gym that is dedicated solely to women's fitness." gspickles says... "I would agree always check that your insurance covers any potential damage to a trampoline." |
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