Diets in Review
We all have food cravings. Some of us absolutely must have our daily dose of sweets, while others are helpless in avoiding the salty temptation of a bag of pretzels or salted peanuts. This week I dedicate my workout playlist … Continue reading
Teaching group fitness classes might sound like a fun profession- and it is- but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of hard work involved in becoming qualified. Like becoming a spinning instructor, there are numerous certifications needed to teach … Continue reading
Pancakes might be delicious, but they aren’t usually billed as one of the most nutritious foods. You can up the health value of your favorite flapjacks by using wheat flour instead of white flour and today, National Blueberry Pancake Day, … Continue reading
The French master chef behind the recipes in Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure, demonstrated some of his creations at The French Culinary Institute in New York. Jamie Koufman, M.D., and Jordan Stern, M.D. also discussed the creation … Continue reading
First lady Michelle Obama’s campaign for a healthier nation is taking on a new field. She visited Fort Jackson outside Columbia to urge the members of the armed forces to be exemplary of a healthy lifestyle. Mrs. Obama said that … Continue reading
Membership warehouse Sam’s Club is now offering a new kind of discount: on health assessments. The health screening plan can help customers assess their health and identify areas of risk, without the costs of going to a doctor. “Through our … Continue reading
By Descygna Webb The popular TV show Jersey Shore has brought about some colorful characters with an affinity for working out, like Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino. Many people have started to adopt the Situation’s routine of hitting the gym, tanning … Continue reading
It used to be that if you wanted to workout, you had to leave you house to hit the track, the gym or a nearby trail. Thanks to the surge in workout DVDs, getting an amazing workout can be done … Continue reading
If you thought your birth control was to blame for recent weight gain, it may be time to reconsider. According to research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University, the commonly held belief … Continue reading
Sure, you’ve probably heard that the workouts in Tony Horton’s P90X system are tough, but what do you know about the system’s nutrition plan? When it comes to getting in shape and losing weight, we know that exercise is great for … Continue reading
It looks like Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron may be trying to lose weight, now that shooting for The Lucky One has wrapped. Besides getting a buzz cut, Efron gained about 18 pounds to play a veteran of the Iraq War. … Continue reading