by siteadmin1 | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Abandoned your fitness resolutions for the year already? Is the new diet in the rear view mirror? Those morning workouts just a memory? Falling off the fitness wagon happens. You’re only human after all! Statistically speaking, only about 20% of people who start...
by siteadmin1 | May 28, 2019 | Fitness
As the seasons move from winter to spring and summer, workouts and activities tend to change as well. Wintertime promotes more inside activity and spring and summer compels us to get outside more. Makes sense! Indoor activity in the winter and outdoor activity in the...
by siteadmin1 | May 28, 2019 | Fitness
Congratulations to the 20% of people who make it to the gym on a regular basis. You’re exercising and improving your health and fitness. What’s the big difference between people who exercise and people who don’t? Movement. People who exercise move their bodies. It’s...
by siteadmin1 | May 9, 2019 | Fitness
Weight training has become very popular for people of all ages as a way to build strength, muscle tone and bone density. However, some myths about muscle and fat persist. If you lift weights, you’ll get bulky: Lifting weights can increase the amount of muscle mass...
by siteadmin1 | May 9, 2019 | Fitness, Lifestyle
Recovery is a big part of exercise regime. Unfortunately, it’s often overlooked and can lead to discomfort and injuries. Rest days are a critical factor when you’re working hard to improve your fitness. Exercise, by its very nature, breaks down the muscle in order to...
by siteadmin1 | Mar 6, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
Here’s some good news for you! Eating a small amount of dark chocolate is good for your health. Dark chocolate is nutritious and a great source of antioxidants. Chocolate comes from the bean of the cacao tree and like wine and many fruits and vegetables, has a high...
by siteadmin1 | Feb 25, 2019 | Fitness, Lifestyle
The SHIFT lifestyle is based on the belief we can make choices to shape our lives each day. As our day unfolds our choices can positively influence our lives. The SHIFT acronym is “Shaping How I Feel Today.” We choose how we feel about each day’s events. We also...
by siteadmin1 | Jan 23, 2019 | Fitness, Lifestyle
Everyone knows exercising is important and they should do it. Study after study has confirmed the value of regular exercise. There’s no debate. People should exercise regularly and eat healthy. So why do nearly 75% of Americans not exercise regularly? It’s easy to...
by siteadmin1 | Jan 23, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
There’s no disputing that to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. The most common method for controlling the amount of food you eat is portion sizes. A portion is a set amount of food that contains a known number of calories as well as calories...
by siteadmin1 | Jan 11, 2019 | Fitness, Lifestyle
Fitness is a journey and a path of continual learning. You learn how to work out and how to eat better. You learn how your body adapts to different types of activity. Underlying all of this is your lifestyle and how you choose to live your life. The SHIFT lifestyle is...
