Tag Archives | Fitness

15 Self-Care Habits to Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals

15 Self-Care Habits to Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition With so much complexity in our daily lives, it’s sometimes hard to remember what you need to do to stay on track with your wellness. So often, we get derailed by countless distractions tugging at us from […]

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Get Inspired to Perspire with These Top Fitness Trends for 2016

Get Inspired to Perspire with These Top Fitness Trends for 2016

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition Winter is beginning to wrap up. Early blossoms are blooming, days are warming, and you are looking to get more active. Whether you’re a regular exerciser who wants to change things up or an absolute exercise newbie, […]

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You've Dropped the Weight—Here are 5 Ways to Keep It Off

You’ve Dropped the Weight—Here are 5 Ways to Keep It Off

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition In December of 2014, I had the pleasure of filming a segment for BBC’s Good Morning Britain on the science and treatment of overeating, food, and addiction. There, I was immediately drawn to Carla Andrews, one of the British […]

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3 Exercise Essentials You Can't Turn Your Back On

3 Exercise Essentials You Can’t Turn Your Back On

by guest blogger Greg Hoak, MS, CSCS In my experience as a trainer, I’ve noticed that people tend to overwork the muscles that they can see in the mirror—the chest, abs, arms, and quads. These muscles usually get the most attention in a self-designed exercise routine, while your upper, mid, and low back areas are […]

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3 Reasons You Can't Ditch Your Workouts This Holiday Season

3 Reasons You Can’t Ditch Your Workouts This Holiday Season

  by guest blogger Greg Hoak, MS, CSCS The holiday season is here, and with all of the stress and chaos associated with it, people’s workouts are often the first thing to drop off of their daily “to-do” list. But dropping the dumbbells to decorate? Or skipping cardio to bake cookies? Holiday activities are no […]

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Defying The Odds: 8 Tips for Sticking to Your Health and Fitness Goals

Defying The Odds: 8 Tips for Sticking to Your Health and Fitness Goals

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition We’ve all read the bleak statistics: Study after study drills home the fact that less than 5 percent of folks who shed pounds are able to keep them off. Yet, some do defy the odds. Like Sandie Leonard, whose […]

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The Real World Guide to Losing Weight

The Real World Guide to Losing Weight

by guest blogger Greg Hoak, MS, CSCS Even after being a personal trainer for nearly 15 years, starting with a new client is still always exciting for me. Over the years, I’ve worked with people of all ages and fitness levels, from professional MMA fighters to hardworking stay-at-home moms and busy business executives. Increasingly, no […]

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Shape-Shifting: Why Our Bodies Redistribute Fat as We Age, and How to Handle It

Shape-Shifting: Why Our Bodies Redistribute Fat as We Age, and How to Handle It

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition Recently, I was at the gym working my biceps on the cross-cable. Once done with the set, I relaxed my arms, dropping them to my side. Normally, I walk around and sip water before starting another exercise. This time, […]

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