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Weight Loss Tips

by Natalie Weiss July 20th, 2011| Nutrition
This month's weight loss tips help to reduce excess calories in your diet. Excess calories are sometimes hidden, and they can really hinder any weight loss program. Reducing these calories will make a big difference in your health.

1) Avoid sugary beverages, such as soda and fruit flavored drinks. Fruit

Yoga: Enjoy the Little Things

by Denise Druce July 13th, 2011| Fitness Expert
An amazing thing happened today. I held my son’s pet rat Spike, who was taking his last breaths. I was never a fan of rats, until my boys begged to bring one home. And being a lover of all things furry, I was converted. What was really amazing about

Top Yoga Poses for Cardio Fitness

by Heather Duchan July 7th, 2011| Cardio, Yoga
Yoga is often stereotyped as a relaxed workout tailored to increasing flexibility and reducing stress. Recent studies are showing that yoga is much more than that, demonstrating that individuals who practice yoga consistently have as good or better heart health than those who do only cardio exercises like running

Sleep: The Hidden Secret of Weight Loss

by Carlo Celotti July 5th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Everyone knows how proper exercise and a healthy diet can help you to drop pounds, but few realize how important sleep is for it as well. Believe it or not, laying down more and not moving can actually help you to lose weight. Now it's not the same as

Get That Weight Loss Program Started!

by Natalie Weiss June 22nd, 2011| Nutrition
Summer has begun, and many of us are wearing shorts, tank tops, and flip flops.  While the warmth of summer and the need for less clothing is pleasing for many, for just as many, the thought of bearing more skin is stressful.  Rather than berating yourself, why not start a

Yoga for a Strong Back

by Denise Druce June 17th, 2011| Fitness Expert
These tips for a strong back are courtesy of Denise Druce, a registered yoga teacher who holds a Master's Degree in Public Health.

It’s estimated that approximately 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time (1). Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the US population

Outdoor Training Ideas for the Summer

by Carlo Celotti June 8th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Summer is a great time of the year to put your gym membership on hold and enjoy improving your health and fitness outdoors. Scientific studies have shown hormonal benefits to exercising outdoors, and of course it's a great,way to get some vitamin D.

My absolutely favorite place to workout in

More Advice Before Your First Yoga Class

by MPK June 1st, 2011| Yoga
These tips for your first yoga class are courtesy of Christine Northcote, Owner/Director of Full Circle Yoga.

There are a TON of styles of yoga.You could try to break down the different styles, but there is SO much interpretation among studios as to how they teach those styles, that

Your First Yoga Class

by Denise Druce May 25th, 2011| Fitness Expert
These tips for your first yoga class are courtesy of Denise Druce, a registered yoga teacher who holds a Master's Degree in Public Health.

One of my favorite experiences as a yoga teacher is watching a brand new yogi roll up his or her mat after a first class.

Finding a GOOD Trainer

by Carlo Celotti May 11th, 2011| Fitness Expert


Finding a good trainer may be difficult, but it's not impossible.  Consider the following tips when searching for the right person to help you obtain your fitness goals.

-First and foremost, you want to find a trainer that practices what they preach. You not only want someone who won't ask

Fitness on the Go

by Carlo Celotti April 13th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Whether you're on the road or just away from your gym, it doesn't mean that you should take a break from your workouts.  Try these tips to keep yourself active and healthy:

  • There really are no excuses to not workout no matter where you are.  All you need is a

Add Spice to Your Pilates Workout

by Lindsay Lopez April 7th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Here are three ways:

Even the most dedicated of us can get into a workout slump, especially if you’re diligently practicing more than one day a week and you have only your mat to work with. Here are three ways you can increase the intensity of your Pilates mat practice

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