Cutting back on sodium intake is a wise nutrition move. In fact, the American Heart Association dietary and lifestyle recommendations suggest we keep our intake of sodium under 2,300 mg per day (that’s the amount of sodium chloride found in about 1 teaspoon of salt) and under 1,500 mg for middle-aged and older adults, African [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
For years and years I have avoided guacamole and advocados. I’m not sure if it was because I thought it was fattening or because it was green and mushy, probably some of both.
I have heard many times about the health benefits of advocados and did some more research and realized this was one vegetable I [...]
Mar 22, 2008 in Diet
By Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS
“People who already drink a lot of coffee don’t have to feel ‘guilty’ as long as coffee does not affect their daily life.” So says Harvard researcher Frank Hu, MD. In fact, he adds that folks with a coffee “habit” may actually benefit from it in the [...]
“While many of us have an easy time showering other people with love, we find that Cupid has yet to hit us with the “body love” arrow. Don’t wait for Cupid! Begin today to start appreciating, accepting and yes, even loving your body.
Stop picking yourself apart
Let’s face it: No matter how close-to-perfection body you have [...]
Maybe you saw great results when you first started to exercise, but now those results have come to a screeching halt. Have you hit the dreaded plateau?
Do you want to know why?
If the following 5 statements describe your exercise routine, then you’re on the right track. However, if the following 5 statements don’t describe your [...]
Being overweight or obese is a leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The body gets its energy from a type of sugar called glucose. Insulin, which is produced in the pancreas, is required to help your body use glucose. Type 2 diabetes develops when your body can no longer use insulin effectively, or when [...]
I completed half of “Murph” today for my workout.
1 mile run
50 Pullups
100 Pushups
150 Air Squats
1 mile run
And this is only half! Watch out FT clients, I may spring this one on you at your next workout!
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