Going to the gym is a great way to stay committed to one's fitness and since a big part of my job is teaching group fitness classes, I am obviously a big advocate. In the gym, you don't have to worry about weather and it's nice to go somewhere where everybody knows your name. That said, I am all about mixing things up and as a trainer as well as for my own personal workouts, … [Read more...] about The Great Outdoors
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Debates, Busses and Bikes.
Well, if you thought the debate was Wednesday night, you should have heard what went on last night in my kitchen--and no, we weren't debating politics, but instead food as it relates to our health. Apparently, we that practice "veganism" are very evangelistic, or at least most of us come across that way. We even have t-shirts that scream it. It got pretty hot in the kitchen … [Read more...] about Debates, Busses and Bikes.
What’s New With SilverSneakers? Here we Grow Again!
This is the time of year that medicare announces changes for the new year, as it is "open enrollment" time. If you are 65 or over, this is time for YOU to evaluate your insurance benefits and decide which insurance plan is best for YOU. Here in South Florida, we are so pleased to learn that Blue Cross/Blue Shield will once again be offering their 65 and over participants, … [Read more...] about What’s New With SilverSneakers? Here we Grow Again!
Tabata Anyone?
Bored with your workout? Looking to kick things up a notch? Already including interval training, where are you are doing bouts of high intensity work, followed by recovery periods? Try doing the intervals for longer and making the recovery period shorter. Tabata, named for Izumi Tabata, a Japanese researcher who found that it improved fitness levels of cyclists faster than … [Read more...] about Tabata Anyone?
Football, Fitness and (Keeping) Friends on FaceBook
The Dolphins might have taken the loss yesterday, but that was a great game! It was exciting and actually kept me awake for the entire 4 quarters AND overtime. No reason to hang your heads this morning, guys. You put up a really good fight against those guys from New York and should be proud. And how bout those Houston Texans and Arian Foster(I can't believe I am following … [Read more...] about Football, Fitness and (Keeping) Friends on FaceBook