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Energy drinks: A shot in the arm? 2/23/10
Energy shots are everywhere: They’re constantly touted on TV and stand sentinel by cash registers in nearly every store. Despite the price, sales of energy shots have skyrocketed. A two-ounce energy shot costs around three dollars. Per ounce, that’s about 20 times more expensive than pop. The lineup of energy shots includes 5-Hour Energy, Red …
Five ways to get your mojo back 2/23/10
New Year’s resolution lost its luster? Not getting the results you want? Don’t give up just yet! Try these tips to get your mojo back!
Front and Center
“Let a collage of images capture your goals,” says Jessica Smith, certified Wellcoach and star of the “10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body” DVD. “Get creative with magazines, cut out …
Watch your sugar intake! 2/23/10
Sugar, in its many forms, is an increasingly common ingredient in processed foods. Many of us eat the equivalent of 53 heaping teaspoons of white sugar every day!
Here are ten reasons to avoid refined sugar:
Sugar contributes to tooth decay because it decreases the effectiveness of a particular type of white blood cell that “eats” bacteria.
Sugar …
Pumping iron isn’t just for the guys 1/26/10
According to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more women are pumping iron—with nearly 1 in 5 strength training twice a week. Once thought to just being a male dominated area, strength training is gaining popularity with women, primarily for two reasons —to have sexy definition and fight bone loss.
Get …
Picking the perfect fitness center 1/26/10
The health and fitness industry is growing at a very rapid rate, and along with that growth comes more fitness facilities. Everything from 24-hours fitness facilities and YMCAs, to large scale clubs that have it all are all available to anyone looking to get fit. The tough thing is figuring out which type of facility …
Breathing lessons for a healthier you 1/26/10
Breathing probably isn’t one of the things on your “to do” list. Because it happens automatically, most people don’t give breathing a second thought. But by giving it some attention, the breath has a lot to offer in terms of health and wellness.
Breathing affects both body and mind. “Focusing on and deepening the breath can …
Don’t go it alone 1/1/10
Do you think Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour De France titles without the guidance of some valuable people by his side? Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Dara Torres enlisted a support team that included a sprint coach, strength and training coach, nutritionist and personal stretchers. Athletes don’t win medals by themselves. They are surrounded by a …
Your gut’s reaction 1/1/10
Bodily functions are a laughing matter to kids. But for adults, it’s serious business, especially when things aren’t running smoothly.
Upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea… On occasion, most people are afflicted by at least one of these conditions. If the problem persists, be sure to see a doctor for diagnosis.
The good news is that eating right and …
The gym is a great place — if you can just get past the locker room 11/17/09
The locker room at the local gym is a place of wonder. There are so many bizarre things that occur and exist within the locker room; I wonder sometimes what I’ve gotten myself into. I hear constantly that people forgo the gym because they’re worried about the macho atmosphere, looking silly in front of other …
How to keep athletic wear clean 10/29/09
You’ve been working out. You bought some really nice athletic apparel so you can keep your cool: a tech shirt, microfiber shorts, moisture-wicking socks, and maybe even breathable undies. There’s only one problem: You stink. No matter how well and how often you wash your workout clothes, they still smell faintly of wet dog.
Please don’t …
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