When you exercise outside, your body enjoys many benefits which simply are not possible when you work out indoors. But you may be thinking, “What are some of the better outdoor workouts?” After all, not all exercises are the same. To harness all of the total body benefits that exercising … [Read more...] about 5 Best Outdoor Workouts
Archives for May 2015
Fitness Boot camps hit the mainstream
I have been seeing a lot of ads and seeing people around me joining short term fitness bootcamps. The fitness bootcamp idea is generally 5 weeks, 2 to 3 times a week workouts with a trainer in a small group for a couple of hours a session. A couple of nights ago Desperate Housewives (the TV show) … [Read more...] about Fitness Boot camps hit the mainstream
Healthy Snack Recipes
When you're counting calories or being careful about nutrition, every bite counts including snacks between meals. Unfortunately it's very easy for these grab-and-go nibbles to be unhealthy and unsatisfying. With a little planning and preparation you can come up with healthy snack recipes to fuel you … [Read more...] about Healthy Snack Recipes
75% of Kids Not Exercising Enough
Although this stat does not surprise me much it does make me sad. I have two kids and although I am pretty sure they are getting close to the amount of exercise they should be getting, the majority of kids are falling well below guidelines for exercise and good eating Young teens aren't … [Read more...] about 75% of Kids Not Exercising Enough
Truth About Statin Drugs
With over 13 million prescriptions written every month, statin drugs, a class of drug used to lower blood cholesterol levels, are the most prescribed drug in the US. Physicians write prescriptions under the misconception that whatever downside statins may have, it is better than having a heart … [Read more...] about Truth About Statin Drugs
