Tips for Running Your First Marathon: 26.2 and Counting
Tips to make your first marathon a success.Watch Video of High School Athletes, Spencer and MacKenzie, come in for regular sports massage to keep them moving smooth! Running a marathon is a noble goal—one that fewer than 1 percent of the world’s population completes. The training, fitness, endurance, and determination required to run 26.2 miles […]
Continue readingEasy on the Joints
Low-impact exercises for those who live with joint pain. Joints connect bone to bone, and without them you wouldn’t be able to stand up or move around. Many health conditions cause joint pain and anyone who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis knows how debilitating the pain and stiffness can be. Pain in the knee […]
Continue readingYour Thyroid: Small Gland, Big Responsibility
Located just below the Adam’s apple at the bottom of your neck is a small butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid. The hormones produced by the thyroid are transported in the blood to every part of the body to control metabolism. This means these hormones influence your breathing, blood circulation, muscle contraction, the rate you burn […]
Continue readingHate Dieting? Don’t Worry, Here’s a Solution.
Lose weight the slow but simple way…If you’re like me, … How many times have you gone on a diet only to gain the weight right back when it’s over? Dieting almost always leads to some weight loss, but it doesn’t always last. In the end, the hunger pains, deprivation, hard work, and possibly a lot of […]
Continue readingStretching 101
Tips for stretching and flexibility exercises. If you’re confused about the purpose and correct way to stretch, you’re not alone. Our Director, Irene Diamond has been teaching people how to stay fit for the last 35 years. Over the years, the rules of stretching have changed and as a result, research shows many people continue […]
Continue readingWeak in the Knees?
Exercises to strengthen your Knees. Get a little bit older or put on some extra pounds and you’ll realize that knee problems can become a daily struggle. Simple, everyday movements like walking or bending can become difficult and even painful for those with weak knees. Strong knees, on the other hand, while often overlooked, make […]
Continue readingIf You’re Alive, Exercise!
If You’re Alive, Exercise! Think you’re too old to exercise? Not by a decade. (Or two.) Maybe in days gone by you had the energy and motivation to exercise. You may have even been a body builder or marathon runner. But for whatever reason, exercise fell by the wayside over the years and you slowly […]
Continue readingChocolate Fudge Pops
Children love these rich, frozen, fudgy treats! Make some for your Fourth of July celebration. Categories: Desserts, Snack, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian Here’s What You Need 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 3 cups milk 1/2 cup white sugar Instructions In a mixing bowl, combine pudding, sugar, and milk. Pour mixture into […]
Continue readingDelicious Turkey Burgers
This is a simple and delicious recipe for those who do not eat red meat. These are really good – any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves.” Categories: Low Carb, Lunch, Low Calorie, Dinner, Sugar-Free, High Protein, Dairy-Free Here’s What […]
Continue readingAbsolutely Amazing Ahi
This tantalizing appetizer mingles fresh ahi, avocado, cucumbers and spice and will impress the most knowledgeable food critic. Categories: Low Carb, Lunch, Low Calorie, Dinner, Heart Healthy Diet, High Protein, Dairy-Free Here’s What You Need 1/2 cup diced cucumber 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 avocados – peeled, pitted and […]
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