It is with great pleasure that Xcellerated Speed Training welcomes a new Yoga Instructor, Linda Zogas, into the Workplace Wellness program. I thought it would be a good idea to give you a little biography on Linda, so that everyone can understand what background she comes from. Linda is constantly asked, "Why Yoga?". The practice of yoga has transformed every area of her life. The athlete and gym rat in her loved the physical practice instantly. The busy and unfocused side of her learned to appreciate the transformation to a better person. She is better because of yoga. The ability to share … [Read more...] about Xcellerated Speed Training welcomes a new yoga instructor into the workplace
BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure
Do you drink out of a plastic bottle or can every day? Whether you choose some variety of soda or water, the bottle may be doing more harm than good. In the recent article by Anahad O'Connor, he discusses that BPA found in cans and bottles may be causing a detriment to your blood pressure among possible other health issues. People who regularly drink from cans and plastic bottles may want to reconsider: A new study shows that a common chemical in the containers can seep into beverages and raise blood pressure within a few hours. The research raises new concerns about the chemical bisphenol A, … [Read more...] about BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure
Holiday Excuses are not Acceptable, Here is your solution
Tis the season for holiday feasts, a calendar packed with holiday parties, and weather that can diminish our motivation to train. In November and December we're faced with every culinary temptation imaginable, which makes it difficult to maintain peak fitness. In fact, it's common for some to pack on five to 10 pounds of body fat onto their normally "cut" athletic bodies during the holiday season, which can compromise performance at winter races and make for a slow return to peak form in the spring. Fortunately, the situation is far from hopeless. It's possible to enjoy all the … [Read more...] about Holiday Excuses are not Acceptable, Here is your solution
New Year’s Resolutioners: The Good and the Bad
As we approach that time of year, everyone starts going full force on their holiday food and alcohol binges. They use excuses such as holiday parties, family gatherings, high stress levels, and hectic schedules to justify their behavioral habits. Many of the avid gym goers who go to the gym ALL YEAR long, complain about the surge of newbies that enters the facility starting in January and staying until maybe February to start their fitness journey. The month of March is when things usually go back to normal and most of the resolutioners will reside back into their old habits, because they have … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutioners: The Good and the Bad