Healthy & Fit Magazine: Warm weather!

The July 2009 Issue

All you have to do to swim for fitness is to jump in!

Are you an independent individualist who likes to work out on your own schedule? Are you looking for a form of exercise that can challenge you to your limits but still be safe for your …
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Functional training: Exercises to improve your daily life

By now, you have probably heard the gym term “functional” training.

But what is it? Simply put, functional training is preparing your body for everyday life. This translates into being physically capable of doing real life …
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Posture perfect

Here are some common factors for postural difficulties

Have you ever wondered why that elderly gentlemen walking across the parking lot appears to be leaning into the wind? Even if he walks briskly, his entire torso …
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Peckham Hosts Ability Tour Focusing on the Abilities of Persons with Disabilities 7/2/09

The Peckham Community Partnership Foundation is hosting the Ability Tour, Saturday, July 25, 2009. This non-competitive bicycle tour offers 8, 30 and 50-mile routes that …
Grinnell: Belly bustin’ workout for summer 7/1/09

The following is Justin Grinnell’s video. Check out his story in the July 2009 issue of Healthy & Fit Magazine that corresponds with this video. …
Pool chemical injuries send thousands to ER each year 7/1/09

Pool chemical injuries account for as many as 5,200 emergency room visits each year. A new study by the …
Is peanut butter healthy? 6/30/09

Peanut butter contains saturated fat and sodium, so how can it be considered a healthy food? That’s what a reader recently asked the Harvard Heart …