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Try this: Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) 4/26/11
Because I love being on and around the water, I was interested to hear about another way to enjoy Michigan’s many beautiful lakes: stand up paddle boarding. “It’s fun and easy,” said Mark Beauman, a SUP enthusiast and teacher at Grand Ledge High School. An avid windsurfer, Beauman picked up SUP a few years ago, …
Are you getting enough fiber? 4/26/11
Experts suggest we take in 20-35 grams of fiber a day. With all the fiber-added products lining the shelves you’d think it would be easy to get the fiber you need, yet most Americans still only get about 14 grams a day. Let’s take a look at what fiber does, how you can easily get …
Working with a personal trainer: The why and how 4/26/11
I have worked with several different personal trainers over a period of about 25 years, and I think my health and fitness are better because of this. Working with your own trainer requires a commitment of money and time. What can you hope to gain from working with a trainer, and how should …
The powerful tool called hypnosis 3/21/11
Imagine a few dozen female housekeepers from seven hotels participating in a study aimed at measuring how the mind affects physical fitness and health. One group continued their daily routine after being physically examined and told that their workaday provides enough exercise to meet the requirements for a healthy, active lifestyle. The control group was …
Can sleep help to shed away pounds? 2/22/11
Getting adequate sleep is good for your health in a myriad of ways. According to sleep experts at Harvard Medical School, sleep plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions.
“Sleep improves overall well-being,” says David Walsworth, MD, family physician and immediate past-president of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. …
Busy moms choose fit 4/25/10
I interviewed six busy moms who successfully manage their careers and family life and still choose to stay fit and healthy. Find out how they do it!
Early Bird Gets to Run
Dana Westdorp of McBain, Mich., is an office manager and mother of two who runs the countryside bright and early. When the alarm goes off at 6am she laces up …
Five tips to trim up for summer 3/23/10
Most of you know some of the basics that I have been preaching about how to maximize fat loss; eat five to six times a day, drink plenty of water, balance your protein, carbohydrates, fats, and avoid processed food.
Here are five new things to think about to help you lose those unwanted pounds for the …
Your body’s best insurance policy 9/30/09
I often get asked if I ever eat pizza, drink a beer, or have some ice cream, and I say absolutely! Many people’s perception of a person that is into health and wellness is that they are perfect and never miss or workout or eat bad. Well, I can tell you that it is far …
Online Healthy Lifestyle Challenge Update #4 9/29/08
Healthy & Fit Magazine is excited to announce the Online Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. This Challenge is unique because our sole challenger, Rick Audas, will not only check in monthly with Healthy & Fit readers, but he will have online updates and …
Online Healthy Lifestyle Challenge Update #3 9/9/08
Healthy & Fit Magazine is excited to announce the Online Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. This Challenge is unique because our sole challenger, Rick Audas, will not only check in monthly with Healthy & Fit readers, but he will have online updates and …
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