In the world of super-models, being thin is superb. For me, I never liked the thin look, but the fit look. Of course, that is just a personal preference.
The purpose of this blog is explain that just because you’re thin, it doesn’t mean you’re fit. For nearly a decade, I have been testing body fat [...]
Sir William Osler, the famous Canadian medical doctor, once quipped, “There’s only one way to treat the common cold — with contempt.” And for good reason. The average adult has two to three respiratory infections each year. That number jumps to six or seven for young children.
Whether or not you get sick with a cold [...]
Posted: January 29, 2010 in usnews.com
What One Olympic Athlete Eats (Hint: It’s Healthful, and It’s a Lot)
6 Reasons Your Athletic Performance May Be Lagging
How Much Should You Worry About Post-Workout Eating?
‘Diets’ That Promote Health (and Always Have)
How to Train as Race Day Approached
And then there are those who [...]
The Atlanta Track Club is now taking entries for the 2010 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt Design Contest. All designs must be received by the Atlanta Track Club by Monday, March 1. Read more.
Online registration for the AJC Peachtree Road Race opens at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday, March 21, 2010 at ajc.com/peachtree. Read more.
New for 2010 – [...]
Wednesday, February 17th between 3-7pm we will be doing an Open House! This gives you the perfect opportunity to learn about Fitness Together!
By coming, you will receive 3 FREE SESSIONS (first time guest only). Bring a friend and they will also receive 3 FREE SESSIONS and you will be entered in a drawing for $150 [...]
Please join me in congratulating our first Fitness Together Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Norcross Client of The Year, Tim, Schneberger.
We have some VERY dedicated clients in our 3 studios, who impress and inspire me every day, and each of your should be very proud of your accomplishments and committment to a healthy lifestyle.
However, we can only have [...]
Caffeine is the most widely used ergogenic aid (a substance that can purportedly enhance sports performance) and has been scientifically proven to be a highly effective sports aid. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that can help you perform better because it acts to increase alertness as well as lower your perception of effort [...]
It’s not often that you would find a fitness coach that endorses a fast food restaurant. However, when it comes to Evos, you can make an exception.
This is the reason why Evos and Fitness Together are partnering up to educate the public on making wiser, healthier choices as it relates to your health and fitness.
To [...]
The most crucial way to a healthy heart is through what we eat and regular physical activity. These are not temporary fixes and should be considered long term lifestyle changes for staying healthy on into our golden years!
Eat For Your Heart
This means eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt, while being [...]
Here are some of the main foods and food groups that have a positive impact on heart health:
Flax Seeds–high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Ground version is easier to absorb in the body and easy to mix in many foods.
Nuts—another great source of omega-3 fatty acids as well as protein. Almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts [...]
