First things first. BIG WIN against the pill-mills yesterday. I cried hysterically as I watched the busts go down in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties, on last night's news. No two news stories agree upon how many places were closed down, or how many people were arrested, but in any case it was a big sting. Ironically, one of the doctors arrested is the son of our … [Read more...] about A Little of This, That and Some Other Things. Happy VFT
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The Longevity Factor
Thanks to my beautiful student, Shirley, for a great article of the longevity factor. As if being healthy, fit, lean and having greater brain power aren't enough, exercise can actually boost our longevity as well. For those of us that partake regularly, this really comes as no surprise, but it's always great to see the science and the stats to prove it! The latest evidence … [Read more...] about The Longevity Factor
Thinking Ahead
One week from now, all the holiday hoopla will be behind us. Most of us will have exchanged our fair share of presents, spent more money that we should have and consumed enough calories to sustain us indefinitely! Many of us will have enjoyed a few extra days off from our jobs, seen far away family and friends and written, or at least pondered, some new year's … [Read more...] about Thinking Ahead
SilverSneakers News
COMING TO TAMARAC FITNESS CENTER--JAN. 1 2010 7935 West McNab Road (between University and Pine Island on the north side of the street) call 954 726 1070 for details! look for Tuesday and Thursday morning classes (scheduled to take place at 9:30 am) … [Read more...] about SilverSneakers News
In my humble opinion…
What an exciting time to be in the fitness industry! Back in 1990 the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning, declaring that physical inactivity is hazardous to our health. I immediately believed that some day in the future, insurance providers would be paying for people to go to get themselves in shape. For me, that vision was realized just a few years later, when insurance … [Read more...] about In my humble opinion…