As the holidays come and go, most Americans find themselves dining out more often than not. According to the National Restaurant Association, most Americans go out to eat an average of 4 times per week. When they are dining out, we as a country are spending about 1 billion dollars per day. The population count in the U. S. according to the Census Bureau is 310, 751, 194 people which equates to approximately $365 billion dollars per year. That means each household is spending around $1, 117 per person per year on dining out alone. As this number increases so does the waistline of America … [Read more...] about Holiday Parties expanding your waistline?
Exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Exercise has numerous benefits as many people know, however researchers are discovering that it can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This article by Maggie Fox discusses how exercise has such an impact on this devastating disease. Seniors who fit in the most daily physical activity – from raking leaves to dancing – can have more gray matter in important brain regions, researchers reported on Monday. The scientists have images that show people who were the most active had 5 percent more gray matter than people who were the least active. Having more little gray brain cells … [Read more...] about Exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Tis the Season to Stay in Shape
The holidays are a busy time of year and most people blow off exercising due to parties, shopping, and spending time with family. The problem is with all of the calories that are available this time of year it is easy to put on 10 or 15lbs in the three month holiday stretch. This article by Liz Plosser offers some great suggestions on how to keep exercise in your life this time of year. Realistically speaking, your goals this time of year should be to fend off the dreaded holiday bulge (the average weight gain is about a pound), hold on to your hard-won endurance (women can lose up to 20 … [Read more...] about Tis the Season to Stay in Shape
XMAS does not have to equal Extra Pounds
These Christmas healthy tips can help you stick to your weight loss plan and avoid the holiday bulge. One of the hardest times to stick to a diet is around the holidays, especially Christmas with all the yummy food, cookies and candy. Celebrating the holidays does not mean having to gain weight and undo all your hard work throughout the year. Everyone wants to sample the desserts and filling foods on the dinner table or steal a Christmas cookie set out for Santa. It’s not unusual to put on a few pounds during Christmas, but if you have been working hard to take weight off, the last thing you … [Read more...] about XMAS does not have to equal Extra Pounds
Oley Valley – District 3 Champs
Congrats to Oley Valley district 3 Field Hockey champions. Hard work, perseverance, and training with Xcellerated Speed Training has paid off. We are very proud of the team and look forward to your success next year as well! You can read more about their win in the Reading Eagle. … [Read more...] about Oley Valley – District 3 Champs