Tips On How To Get Your Kids Moving This Spring: “Dr. Mantell, now it’s his PHYSICAL literacy I have to worry about?” asked one parent with whom I was speaking about her child’s lack of physical activity. “Isn’t it tough enough to just get him to read something instead of constantly play those…
Embrace The Health Benefits of Eggs: Many years ago, eggs got a bad rap and have been struggling to overcome this unfortunate myth for a long time now. So, let’s take a look at egg nutrition and start enjoying more of this low-cost, highly nutritious, protein source. First, science has…
Cardio Interval Training To Improve Your Endurance: Break Through Your Cardio Comfort Zone Cardiovascular exercise, also called cardiorespiratory exercise is an essential part of every exercise program because it not only helps you lose or maintain weight, it also helps you build endurance so you can remain active for a longer…
High Tech Workout Gear: The Good, The Bad and The Weird: If you’re a fitness fanatic with a secret geek alter ego, then check out the latest biometric performance-tracking clothes, wearables and sportswear developments on Kickstarter.com and Indiegogo.com. Indiegogo is easier to navigate than Kickstarter, but both sites have some exciting new gear that’s creating buzz in the sports industry.…
Proven Ways To Improve Your Running Speed: Remember when you were a kid and you told all your friends that your new shoes made you run really fast? The real secrets to running fast are a bit more involved (though examining your shoe choice is a good place to start). The most important…
5 Gym Bag Essentials Fitness trainers, like scouts, have to be ready for anything. Whether they’re training clients in the park or in their basement, clients have to feel challenged and see results, the livelihood barometers of the business. Based on my own experiencing and perusing other sites, a pattern emerges of key items…
Thoughts Everyone Has While Working Out What motivating workout thoughts do you have when you exercise? The famed Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung, observed, “Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.” When you look around the gym, isn’t that what you see many people doing? Wait a minute! What are you doing looking…
Keep your Figure During This Holiday Season: Tis the season of giving, enjoying special moments with friends and family, and reflecting on all you have accomplished in the past year. Why not give yourself one of the best gifts you can give: a lifetime of living a healthy lifestyle. We all know how the holidays…
The Connection Between Your Physical Activity and Insomnia: The many benefits of exercise have been known for years, but can exercise help me to get a better night of sleep? The short answer is ABSOLUTELY! Trouble with falling and staying asleep, also known as insomnia, is extremely common. In…
Keep Your Figure This Holiday Season! Crisp air, colorful trees, leaves crunching under your feet as you walk outside. Fall is a great time to change up your fitness program or begin one. It will allow you to create good habits, a set routine, and mentally prepare your body…