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Archives for October 2012

Walking Routine

by Bea October 9th, 2012| Cardio, Walking
There are many basics to getting a cardio workout through walking. One of the most effective ways to do this is to get your heart rate up for a good period amount of time. However, in general, every step that you take is going to burn some calories. To

Mad About the Mediterranean Diet

by Angela Yorke October 8th, 2012| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
Most people have heard of the Mediterranean Diet, but beyond the extensive use of olive oil, what else does it involve? One compelling aspect of this diet is that it doesn’t advocate food deprivation or eccentric eating habits. Indeed, until it came to the attention of health-conscious consumers, no

The Best Bar

by Louise October 5th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks
Everyone wants to know - what's the best bar out there? It's a frequently asked question that's truly impossible to answer. The most reasonable answer: it depends. I promise, I'm not trying to take the easy way out by saying that it depends on your preferences (though it does);

Eat This NOT That! Part 1

by Melissa Koerner October 3rd, 2012| Nutrition
This is the first installment of a two part series on optimal food choices throughout the day. Check back in two weeks for afternoon nutrition tips.

It’s no wonder people are so confused about how to eat right these days!  I recently found a meal plan in a “health” magazine

Three Reasons Not to Run

by Mackenzie M. October 2nd, 2012| Cardio, Running
Although there are plenty of reasons to run for cardio exercise, there are also reasons not to run. Aside from the basic excuses of being too tired or lacking motivation, several more substantial reasons are good reasons to skip a day or more of cardio running exercise. Listed below

Irresistible Resistance Bands

by Angela Yorke October 1st, 2012| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength Training
Aside from body weight exercises that can be carried out to build strength in a few minutes, people sometimes need exercise equipment to actually feel like they’re working out.

If it motivates you, don’t fix something that isn’t broken. Take resistance bands, for example: they’re affordable, take up minimum of

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.