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If you are like many employees, you spend a good deal of your work day sitting at a desk or cubicle. In recent studies, sitting has been compared to the health risks of smoking. Researchers have linked that sitting for long periods of time can cause a variety of health concerns from increased blood pressure, excess body fat, and high cholesterol levels. Too much sitting also seems to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. One recent study compared adults who spent less than two hours a day in front of the TV or other screen-based entertainment with those who … [Read more...] about Desk Exercise – The importance of staying active at work

Tis the season of family gatherings, holiday parties, and usually quite a few additions to the belt buckle. At the end of the Thanksgiving holiday are you saying, "Thanks for giving me an extra 5lbs" ? Or maybe it's after Xmas that you that you take on the role of the jolly ole' fat guy or woman to be correct. This leads to the typical individual who will start with a New Year's resolution to lose the weight gained over the holidays. This resolution usually lasts a month or so and then they revert back to the same habits. Humans are creatures of habit and until you start doing some things that … [Read more...] about How to survive the Holiday weight gain?

Most athletes and individuals who take some time out of their day to train are serious about achieving some type of results. They will put in quite a bit of time into training utilizing things like strength training, speed and agility training, crossfit, some form of cardiovascular exercise, or possibly a challenge-based event like the Tough Mudder. All of these countless hours spent doing some form of training and yet many people will not achieve the results that they are looking for. The reasons can vary from lack of motivation to life getting in the way. Whatever the reason, the individual … [Read more...] about Is Something Missing in Your Workouts?

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a high school athletic team about it's nutritional protocol. It was very interesting to me how influenced the students were by the ad campaigns in fitness magazines. You can pick up any Men's Health, Muscle and Fitness, Flex, and/or Woman's Shape Magazines and as you open them they are loaded with product advertising. I would venture to say that almost half of the magazine is dedicated to advertisement spots. They will market their weight loss, weight gain, more energy products throughout the entire magazine. The advertising is obviously working … [Read more...] about High School Teams lack nutritional foundation

Are you one of the thousands of individuals dancing off the pounds? Zumba is like going to a club without the sketchy guys trying to buy you drinks. Most Zumba classes consist of all women who are dancing and having a good time with other like-minded individuals. It has become a great way to "party yourself into shape"  according to Diane Mapes the author of this article below.  There is a good deal of individuals who are suffering injuries as a result of all the dancing. "I'm seeing a number of injuries," says Dr. Orly Avitzur, a neurologist and Consumer Reports medical adviser who recently … [Read more...] about Zumba: Is it the right exercise for you?

Have you ever had that feeling of insatiable hunger after you just got done eating a full meal? Many of the foods people eat such as white bread, soft drinks and sugary food can spike the insulin level causing you to have highs and lows in your energy response and hunger. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that high-glycemic foods can influence the brain in a way that may cause  a person to overeat. For those who are particularly susceptible to these effects, avoiding refined carbohydrates might reduce urges and potentially help control weight, said … [Read more...] about Are you feeling hungry? Could be the carbs you ate

For those of you unfamiliar with the Tough Mudder Competition, it is a grueling event with distances ranging from 10 to 13 miles. Not only does a participant have to run the distance but there is about 22 challenging obstacles that are spaced throughout the miles to add to the fun. This year Xcellerated Speed Training had a phenomenal team named the Xcellerated Speed Freaks. The participants trained for the last year performing endurance exercises combined with distance running to prepare for the event. This event requires a commitment to eat, hydrate, and train properly in order to excel at … [Read more...] about Tough Mudder 2013