Fitness

Police Obesity: An Arresting Development

Hey, drop that doughnut, officer! That’s the message (sort of) from dietitian Rana Parker to the Los Angeles Police Department. The image of the carb-addicted pudgy police officer seems to be counter-intuitive, considering the physical nature of the job. So, … Continue reading

Welcome Matt! DietsInReview

I’m really pleased to introduce you to Matt Johnson, the new resident fitness expert at DietsInReview.com. Matt joins us with a wealth of experience as a fitness professional and we’re excited about the contribution he’ll make to the site. He … Continue reading

Top Ten Reasons Why I Should Stretch!!

standing bent knee cable leg raise(Click on image to view this exercise…) 1.) Prevent injury 2.) Increase muscle-tendon flexibility 3.) Enhance performance 4.) Improve range of motion 5.) Increase sleep 6.) Alleviate muscle soreness 7.) Enhance well-being 8.) Decrease low-back … Continue reading

South Beach Diet SUPERCHARGED!

Just recently released is the newly expanded South Beach Diet. I’m so happy to report that this latest book, The South Beach Diet: Supercharged Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life, has added a strong exercise component to its … Continue reading

Jillian Michaels in Central Park

If you plan on being near Central Park tomorrow, then swing by to see Jillian Michaels at the Self Magazine Workout in the Park event. It’s the 15th year for this fitness event – where you can spend four hours … Continue reading

Work your way slim with Bob Harper

Who out there feel like their butts get a little bigger by the time they leave the office each evening? With tinkering away on your computer all day long and an office kitchen full of cookies and donuts, it’s no … Continue reading

The Mexican Obesity Crisis

Those of us in the U.S. are reminded of our country’s obesity problem nearly every day, but rising obesity rates are not uniquely American. In fact, a few years back, there was a phrase coined by the World Health Organization … Continue reading

Bikini Bootcamp… in Mexico?

Tulum, Mexico….I’ve never been but I’ve ran across hundreds of brochures and announcements for spa-like retreat vacations. From yoga on the beach to six-days of detoxing amid white sandy beaches and crystal blue water, what could be more divine? Maybe … Continue reading

National Walk at Lunch Day

Wednesday, April 30, be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes for work- and maybe skip the suit. Blue Cross and Blue Shield has announced its annual National Walk @ Lunch Day event- encouraging people across the country to leave their … Continue reading

Oklahoma City loves junk food

To add insult to injury- Oklahoma City/Tulsa showed up as the number one “junk food obsessed city” on a new Forbes list. Correct me if I’m wrong- but aren’t Taco Bell tacos junk food? Even if they are on a … Continue reading

My exercise plan – 5

Last week I had to travel and I think I did a fairly respectable job of keeping up with my diet and exercise. I made the healthiest choices possible at the airports and other meals. Would I have had better … Continue reading