8 GREAT Reasons to Eat Cucumbers! Contributed by: Carol Kline I’ve been reading a lot about the surprising health benefits of cucumbers. Not only are cucumbers great in salads, but sliced and eaten as a substitute for chips, this cool, crisp vegetable is great for dipping in hummus or any yogurt-based dip! Not to mention …
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Breathing
Contributed by: Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT Breathing Most individuals breathe incorrectly, either by breathing in the mouth, breathing shallow breaths, or utilizing only the upper chest. The nose is the primary organ responsible for delivering filtered oxygen to your body. There are numerous benefits to breathing through the nose which help your body to …
Foods to Help You Erase a Day of Unhealthy Eating
Foods to Help You Erase a Day of Unhealthy Eating Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT Uh-oh…..you were too busy to get up from your desk, or your boss had you on a 2 hour conference call right from the start of your day. You skipped breakfast and it’s just about that time…..to grab a snack. …
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What are Your Habits Saying About You?
What are Your Habits Saying About You? Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Learning how to stay dedicated when obstacles present themselves on your journey for success can be the key to a successful anything; weight loss, rehabilitation, building a business, improving yourself, or graduating from school. Whatever your reason or goal, you must develop a …
Get Fit with HIIT
Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT High Intensity Interval Training, also known as HIIT, has many been shown to be an effective form of exercise with many benefits. For all you busy bodies out there, HIIT training burns a lot of calories in a short amount of time. It also helps develop quickness, speed, and endurance, …
Artificial Sweeteners: Should You or Shouldn’t You
Artificial Sweeteners: Should You or Shouldn’t You Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Artificial sweeteners are chemicals added to food and drinks to make them sweet. These sweeteners are used as a substitute for sugar. Some common names for artificial sweeteners are sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin. Although using these products in place of sugar …
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Lunch Breaks Improve Productivity at Work
Lunch Breaks Improve Productivity at Work Provided by: Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT Our bodies were built for movement. Sitting for hours on end not only slows our body’s natural internal process (digestion, metabolism, circulation, brain functioning, elimination, etc.), but it also goes against our primal and innate design. In order to keep your mind …
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Eat Avocados to get your Vitamins & Lower Cholesterol
Contributed by: Carol Kline What’s the best way to get a healthy dose of vitamin K, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E, and lots of healthy, monounsaturated fats, linked to lower blood cholesterol? Eating avocados! Studies show that a diet rich in heart-healthy avocados can help reduce overall cholesterol levels by up to 10%. …
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Hidden Cause That Could be Keeping You From Losing Weight
Provided by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT If you are surrounded by lots of friends, family, and co-workers all sharing their fitness goals day in and out….it can be sometimes overwhelming. But what is more overwhelming, is when you have tried all the different types of eating plans and workout sessions, and you’re still not budging on …
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Summer Vegetable Tian
Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., NSCA-CPT PREP TIME: 15 mins COOK TIME: 45 mins Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS 1 medium yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup shredded Italian cheese 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 medium potato 1 medium tomato 1 tsp dried thyme salt & pepper to taste …