Stretching: Before or after your workout?
Do you remember high school gym class? We were told that we should always stretch at the beginning of class to avoid hurting ourselves during sports or running the football field. Many people still believe the theory that...
Measuring Weight Loss – BMI is Not Best
Although most doctors use BMI (Body Mass Index) for measuring how physically fit a patient is, it is not the most reliable indicator of how healthy you actually are. According to Runner’s World, “healthy BMI...
The Biggest Loser Does it With Circuit Training
Who saw The Biggest Loser tonight? If you missed it, the contestants were sent to the Olympic training facility where they completed several rounds of circuit training, with Olympic athletes. If you are looking for the...
Tips to Help You Keep Exercising
You know that exercise is good for you. Sticking with it is the hard part! Here are some tips from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to keep you exercising: 1. Adopt a...
What to Eat When You Work Out
I was talking to a client today and she mentioned that she sometimes gets dizzy during her 11:00 am work out. Immediately I asked her what she eats in the morning and she replied “nothing.” Well,...