Winter Workout Trends
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsWhen we think of winter, we think of gingerbread-flavored drinks, cinnamon-scented candles and plushy blankets on the couch. Our activities of choice might be watching a romantic comedy by the fireplace, or meeting a close friend for some soup in a bread bowl. The LAST thing that sounds attractive is going out into the cold and trying to break a sweat while getting in a good workout. ...
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RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsIf you walk into any given shopping center today, you are likely find a dental spa, a do-it-yourself dog bath salon, or a car wash with massages offered while you wait for your wheels to be shined. If there is one thing members of our society have in common it is fun! We want to be entertained at whatever we are doing. Time is valuable, so if we are going to spend our time on something, e...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and MovementAcidic and Alkaline Foods
Lucia MahoneyIncreasingly, we hear the word balance being touted as an ideal we should be striving for. Work versus play, family time and me time, exercise and nutrition. Have you ever thought to yourself I went to the gym today so I deserve that double-grande iced coffee with just a dash of whipped cream? While that reward can seem like the perfect way to keep the balance, it just might be tipping the...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Fitness and MovementFollowing Through With Your Workout Plans
Andrea PalenHave you ever noticed that the hardest part about working out is actually getting yourself to do it? You want to work out, you like working out, it makes you feel like a million bucks once youve finished exercising, but for some reason you cant seem to stick to it, you cant make it a habit. It makes you wonder: why am I not motivated to do it? Here is the problem: You arent putting...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and MovementAthletic Personality Quiz
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsWhich athlete are you? Do you aim to reach your own personal best, like Michael Phelps? Are you multi-talented like Michael Jordan, or are you a fashion-loving race car driver, like Danica Patrick? Different personality types benefit from different workouts and habits, which is why you see some people out running as the sun rises, and others in the yoga studio doing sun salutations as ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and MovementGood Carbs For Athletes
Lucia MahoneySeveral years ago I stopped eating white bagels. What do you mean you dont eat bagels? What do you eat then? As a marathoner and endurance athlete, my training partners looked at me incredulously. Pasta and bagels are staples in every runners diet. How else do you carbo load? Yet on the other end of the spectrum, at least half the women at the gym reel in horror at the thought of carbs...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Eating on the Run | Fitness and MovementFitness Trends for 2011
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsLooking back at my life in fitness, I recall early memories of tumbling class, baton twirling, and summertime sports camps. As a teen, there were the Jane Fonda videos, the Buns of Steel series, and step classes at the gym. As time passes, workout options change and grow, giving us an opportunity to renew ourselves with a workout makeover. Finding a new fitness experience can be like a mak...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementHow To Slim Down For Summer
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsDo you love summer weather, but dread feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable when it is time to hit the beach? Start here with a positive mindset and these secrets to making this your best beach year yet. We know it feels like just yesterday you were ringing in the New Year but the fact is, now is the ideal time to start getting in shape for summer. Do not put it off - the sooner you...
Read more...CategoriesWeight Management | Fitness and Movement | Health & Wellness | Healthy EatingFitness for Busy Professionals
Harriet DiamondGood health and a great business are excellent running partners. Clocking the time for fitness, however, is a real scheduling challenge. Fortunately, there is evidence that even a minimal amount of exercise improves cardiovascular fitness. You simply have to sign up for the race. Getting Out of the Starting Blocks A study reported in the Journal of American Medicine found that as l...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementWork Out For Free (Or Cheap!)
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsThese days, it seems like anyone who is anyone has a gym membership or a personal trainer. From glamorous Hollywood celebrities to the lions of New York Citys Wall Street, the wealthy seem to have the best bodies next to professional athletes. Of course, everyone wants to be fit and feel good, but at what price? Well, we want you to know that you do not need to be making millions to feel l...
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Smart Supplements for High School Athletes
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDWhile parents prepare for their annual fall tradition of purchasing school supplies and textbooks, taking trips to the mall for new school clothes and saying...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementNew Goals After Sports Injuries
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsGrowing up, running just came naturally to me. It was something I excelled in, and more importantly, something I loved. Running was the one constant thing in...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementLose Weight & Get in Shape this Summer
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsSummer is here and along with it the seasonal push to get in shape. The agreeable weather brings us beautiful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors from long ...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementRebound Your Way to Better Health
Jeanette SousaI love rebounding! It makes me feel great, and I truly feel happier and energized. It’s no wonder that it has been deemed by National Aeronautics and Space Ad...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementNew Year's Resolutions: Weight Loss
Alexander MorentinThe New Year brings new hopes and aspirations of achieving lasting weight loss and fitness success. We all start the year with a bang. We tell ourselves this i...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementWomen Don't Get Bulky By Lifting Weights
Jeffrey DavisI don't want to get big and bulky: It's the mantra of modern women who want to work out but look only at the pounds on the scale. And unfortunately, t...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementSynergize Your Workout
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsSynergy. The newest buzz word streaming through ears, homes, and minds. Synergy is the fusing of forces, thoughts, or ideas that in turn make something better...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementSquats: The King of All Exercises
Alexander MorentinSquats are often called the king of all exercises, and for good reason. No other exercise works your entire body like the squat. Whether you’re trying to gain ...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementPower Living
pauline caballeroWould you place yourself in the “healthy” category? Do you eat relatively well the majority of the time? Are you moderately active, feeling like you could not ...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementHigh Intensity Interval Training For Rapid Fat Loss
Alexander MorentinWe’ve all seen it before: people at the gym sweating up a storm, logging endless miles of long, boring cardio routines and not losing any weight. The thing i...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementHow to Hire a Personal Trainer
Alexander MorentinThere is a lot of confusion and misconception surrounding the fitness industry, and personal training is no exception. People often make the mistake of lumping...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and Movement5 Tips for Fat Loss and Fitness Success
Alexander MorentinWhen beginning a fitness program, we often tend to go for the all-or-nothing approach. We jump in head first with both guns blazing, trying to be perfect from ...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementChanging up your Exercise Routine
Erin MooreThe Weight Loss Challenge is well under-way, and with any health program, maintaining interest is essential. Adding variety to your exercise program can increa...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementFree Weights vs. Machines: Which Is Better?
Alexander MorentinSo goes the endless debate of weight training: “free weights or machines?” In my 30 years studying health and fitness, I have heard countless arguments and see...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementSpice Up Your Fitness Routine
pauline caballeroWith the colder months coming to an end, many of us are searching for ways to shed our winter coat. Experts state that the best way to challenge your body is t...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementNaturally Savvy's Exercise Tips For Weight Loss
Naturally SavvyWhen it comes to getting active, it can be challenging and often overwhelming. The participants of The Naturally Savvy Weight Loss Challenge received exercise ...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and Movement7 Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays
Alexander MorentinWeight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is a big concern for most Americans, but why does this happen? For many, life is hectic during the holiday s...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementA Holistic Approach To Fitness
Alexander MorentinWhat do you think about when you hear the word ‘fitness’? Many people think about celebrities, stars, and models with firm, toned bodies. Many fitness experts,...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementTurning Over a New Leaf: Getting Active
Allison BakerAutumn in New York is a special time indeed. The city transitions quickly from humid summer days to crisp fall evenings, and I would argue that you can best ...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementLet's Get Moving
pauline caballeroBy the time we get home from a long day filled with work and activities, who has the time to spare for exercise? Well, you are not the only one with this feeli...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementLove That Cardio
Glen CrossWhether you are just starting a fitness program or looking to improve your current regime, a solid cardiovascular component is an essential cornerstone to reac...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementRegular Exercise
Naturally SavvyThe benefits of regular physical activity are infinite: better health and energy, weight control, improved posture, better balance, increased strength, improve...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementBoost the Burn: Raising Your Metabolism
Naturally SavvyMost of us will fight the battle of the bulge at several points during our lifetime, and many of us will lose. We know diets don’t work. A diet is like a brunet...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementNo Time for Exercise? Couch Potatoes, Listen Up
Naturally SavvyDespite the evidence of the many health benefits associated with physical activity, one out of five Americans reports no physical activity at all. The most com...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementTCM: "Just Do It", Exercise That Is
Dr. Melissa CarrWe're told, "Just do it!" For some, it's that easy--exercise is a regular part of life. For others, it's a “shoulda, woulda, coulda” mi...
Read more...CategoriesFitness and MovementTraditional Chinese Medicine: Moving Safely
Dr. Melissa CarrThe weather is beautiful; perfect for hopping on your new mountain bike, pulling the rollerblades out of your closet, or joining your buddies for a "friend...
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