Cramps – Causes and Prevention: Do you ever get a stitch in your side, or a pain in your leg that awakens you at night or during a workout? What are cramps and why do you get them? What are Cramps? Cramps are a sudden tightening of a muscle, which can be caused by several factors such as musculoskeletal, neurological, or…
4-Week Marathon Training Program How To Train For Your First Marathon: Week 1. The Benefits of Running: I must say that I have not always been a fan of running. I’ve run several races in search of the runners’ high, but have often been left feeling the aches and pains…
Health and Nutritional Benefits of Bananas: I do not think I ever met a person who does not love bananas. Along with apples they are by far the most popular fruits. Why? They are easy, can be eaten on the go, are a perfect portion size, and even have their own wrap. Bananas…
How Sleep Impacts Your Weight: We all need a good night’s sleep but we may not fully know how truly ESSENTIAL good sleep is for our overall health and well being. When we sleep well, we feel refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the world. When we don’t, we feel…
Total Gym 20 Minute Cardio Blast Workout: Time is money they say and this is the best cardio workout for your buck! Many people want to know what is the best cardio workout to accomplish as much as possible in as little amount of time. Before I…
According to the National Institute of Health, about two-thirds of adults over the age of 20, and one-third of children 6-9 years of age, are overweight. Worse yet, the trend seems to be increasing, and there doesn’t seem to be one simple cause, but many. A lack of exercise built into our daily routines is…
“Pinch an Inch”: In the body, fat is not just fat. It’s all about location, location, location. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Obesity Prevention Source, having large hips and a padded butt does not have the same health risks as a portly potbelly. Apples vs Pears Although an apple a day may be healthy, being…