Could exercise be the source of that elusive fountain of youth?
Consider this: Just six months of moderate physical activity may help turn back the clock as much as 30 years, according to the results of a recent, albeit small, study.
In 1966, researchers tested the aerobic capacity of five healthy 20-year-olds after three weeks of total [...]
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Location: 5630 Roswell Road, Atlanta, 30342
Date and Time(s): June 28th at 10:30 am – 12:15pm and June 28th at 6:00pm – 7:15p
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Why do you reach for the bag of chips! Or, how about the carton of ice cream or cookies? When you start, you just seem to stop. Next thing you know, you feel awful, yet you did it to make you feel better. What gives? (Your health and your waistline).
Emotional eating is real, however, it [...]
Fitness Together will be featured on the Dr. Phil Show tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26th (episode details below). Check for local listings at this link: Dr. Phil Show Listing
Wes Greer (FT Owner, Jacksonville, FL), Dr. Phil, Unknown, Erin
Details from drphil.com: Dr. Phil Family Returns: Erin’s Reveal
Erin reveals her brand new look, and you won’t believe [...]
For 16 years, Operation Frontline has been helping low-income kids in the metro area learn about nutrition by teaching them to cook. However, the classes are about much more than basic-cooking skills.
Research shows there are lifelong problems associated with a lack of access to nutritious food, like weaker immune systems and behavioral problems. Operation Frontline [...]
New research supports the benefits of hiring a qualified personal trainer to help you attain your fitness goals.
Twenty men ages 18 to 35 were placed on a 12-week resistance-training program.
Half the group trained unsupervised and maintained their own workout logs. The other half received one-on-one supervision with a certified personal trainer.
In addition to keeping track [...]
Men’s Health magazine recently came out with a report of America’s fattest cities. Some of you may be surprised to learn that Atlanta came in at 82nd. This is quite an accomplishment considering that the the state of Georgia still ranks as the 8th fattest according to the CDC. This causes me [...]
AVON PARK – Losing weight isn’t easy. About a month ago, Highlands Today introduced readers to Kurt Kopta, a 36-year-old man who has struggled with his weight for most of his adult life.
Tuesday morning Kopta pulled his pickup truck into Apac Florida Inc.’s truck weighing station – first with himself in the car, then just the [...]
The good old days
Back in the days of high school and even college, all the guys would hit the weights in gym class. Usually, you would stand around taking turns doing bench press and biceps curls. Without any regard to form or technique, what was most pressing (no pun intended) was “how much weight can you [...]
During the summer, Fitness Together will be starting a special Teen Fitness Program. This program is not just for teen athletes, but also for teens who just need help getting into shape and improving confidence.
Athletes: If your teen is an athlete, know that the majority of strength and conditioning programs performed in school are [...]
