Burning Calories is Child’s Play

Do you ever envy your children’s endless energy to run, jump, skip and play? As the spring weather starts to warm, take advantage of all the calorie-burning ability of their favorite games. You’ll get some quality playtime with the kids, … Continue reading

How to Train Legs, Part I

Steve Hanson has been studying health, fitness, and nutrition since 1996. While he now works as a software engineer and web developer, Steve spent several years as a personal trainer and sport nutritionist in southern NH. Steve runs a blog … Continue reading

Biggest Loser Casting New Trainers

Looks like the contestants won’t be the only new faces at the Biggest Loser ranch in season eight. NBC has announced it is looking for certified personal trainers who “are ready to change someone’s life forever.” No word yet on … Continue reading

5 Things to Remove from Your Diet Today

Everyone from Biggest Loser trainers to Dr. Oz and less famous nutritionists will urge you to remove these five food ingredients from your diet. Today. Making a habit of reading food labels can make a meaningful difference in your weight … Continue reading

Betting on Diets the New Trend

Finding a partner or a social way of losing weight is often touted as one of the most effective ways to shed pounds. A few years ago Biggest Loser inspired similar weight loss challenges across the country, but now people … Continue reading

Top 10 Core Exercises

What makes up the core? The core is your body’s center of gravity. I have discussed this topic before, but I would like to reiterate the importance of a strong and stable core. The core consists of your abdominal, back, … Continue reading

Favorite Healthy Snacks of Celebrities

Their lifestyles are magnetic. Their beauty enviable. Their snacks sharable. Over-indulging in greasy or sweet foods could be considered an occupational hazard for these 10 famous faces. So they keep hunger at bay with their favorite snacks. Teri Hatcher munches … Continue reading