Double It Up and Reap the Benefits

Dec 1, 2013 | Nutrition

Should you try to eat better or exercise more? 9 servings of fruits/vegetables daily and keeping saturated fat to 10% or less of total caloric intake.  Researchers found that those who improved their diet as well as maintained a regular exercise program we more likely...

Walk vs. Run? It's a Tie!

Dec 1, 2013 | Weight Training

Sometimes getting off the treadmill or elliptical and going outside for a walk is the best thing for the mind and the body.  Even when it’s cold – fresh air can do a body good. There was a recent article in Health Magazine backing this up for me.  I...

CORE EXERCISES

Aug 25, 2013 | Fit Tips

I know you all have read articles, heard news blurbs and listened to all of us stress the important of having a strong core.  But we wanted to remind you how important working on this area is.  Most people don’t realize that without a strong core your risk of injury...

Using the Elliptical Trainer for Fitness/Weight Loss

Mar 10, 2013 | Weight Training

People are always asking us which is the best piece of cardio equipment to use?  I can’t speak for my co-workers but the elliptical gets my vote.  It uses a lot of muscles – both upper (arms, chest, back) and lower (quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves) muscle...

7 At Work Power Foods – Fuel Your Day

Feb 2, 2013 | Nutrition

Quick tips to help avoid the midday crash: 1) Don’t skip breakfast. 2) Eat a well-portioned lunch. Not eating enough will leave you with few nutrients and little energy. Eating too much will make you bloated and sluggish. 3) Get at least eight hours of sleep at...