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Trail Fitness by Nicole Bryan
Looking for outdoor fitness? Consider heading to the hiking trails for exercise. Try the following stretches after your next hike. As always, consult your physician before exercise. Standing Figure-4 stretch: Cross your right ankle over your left knee. Bend forward from your hips and sit back feeling a stretch in your right leg. … Read More
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe by Shirley Plant
Looking for a quick, healthy dinner the whole family will love, especially if dealing with food allergies? Try my Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe, it is sure to please even those picky eaters! Sweet and Sour Chicken Free of dairy products, wheat, yeast, corn, sugar, eggs, soy, nuts, and gluten. 2 pieces boneless, skinless, … Read More
Pre-Diabetes: Know the Facts! By Gretchen Scalpi
How Do I Know If I Have Pre-Diabetes? In order to know whether you have pre-diabetes or not, it is helpful to understand exactly what pre-diabetes means. The term pre-diabetes is used to describe the state between normal blood sugar and type 2 diabetes. At one time, physicians used to refer to pre-diabetes as "having a touch of sugar," or … Read More
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Trail Fitness by Nicole Bryan
Looking for outdoor fitness? Consider heading to the hiking trails for exercise. Try the following stretches after your next hike. As always, consult your physician before exercise. Standing Figure-4 stretch: Cross your right ankle over … [Read More...]
Aching Feet?
Get Fit Quick Tip: Aching feet? Range of Motion Exercise yields huge benefits to decrease stiffness and soreness. Simply move a joint through its range of motion to increase circulation and decrease tension. Begin with: Ankle … [Read More...]
The Unhealthy Side of Healthy Food by Deb Lowther
Is there an unhealthy side of "healthy" food? Healthy eating is something many of us strive for but the truth is there are times where our efforts to make healthy choices actually end up being on the unhealthy side of healthy food! Confused? … [Read More...]
Your mother was right!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Your mother was right with her constant nagging, "sit up straight!" Functioning in proper posture during your day means all systems of your body are able to work properly. Neutral posture means your ears should be lined … [Read More...]
Spinach Salmon Bake by Helen Agresti R.D.
Spinach Salmon Bake One dish and that's it! This heart healthy salmon bake contains an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids and cancer fighting antioxidants. Omega-3's are less likely to be stored as fat due to their many important functions … [Read More...]
Take your exercise outdoors! By Tera Busker
When the weather is beautiful, the last thing we want to do is be cooped up inside any longer than we have to. Step out of the gym and head out to your local park to change up the scenery for your workout. Always consult your physician before … [Read More...]
Are you on a Fitness Plateau?
Get Fit Quick Tip Change it up! If your workout results have slowed, you may be on a fitness plateau. A fitness plateau simply means your body has adapted to your current workout. Mix up your routine by: change the number of sets, change the … [Read More...]
Is Heart Rate Training for You? By Jason Saltmarsh
Would you like to run longer and faster with less effort? Heart rate training can help you reach that goal. A heart rate monitor provides real-time biofeedback during your workouts to help you stay in the optimal training zone. Consult your physician … [Read More...]