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Every day folks are questioning their careers. They wonder if they’re in the right profession or not. I’m not going to lie; I do this as well. More importantly, my wife does it all the time. I’m talking daily. From where I’m standing, that’s not a good thing. This is why I encourage her to […]
Sporting Ideas: Putting The Fun Back In Fitness
We all know that we need to exercise (for our health) but hitting the gym first thing in the a.m. or right after work can be anything BUT fun. Still experts suggest that staying fit (and trim) CAN be fun, by simply finding the right routine (and activity) for you. 1. Hoofing It: Walking and/or […]
Healthy Weight Gain For Pregnancy
Most doctors will tell you that you should gain anywhere between 25-30 pounds through out your pregnancy. You should aim to gain about 3.5 pounds during your first trimester, although more often than not most women find that they lose weight their first trimester. The culprit to this is morning sickness. Some women suffer from […]
Staying Fit During Your Pregnancy
Keeping fit during your pregnancy is great for you, not only will it help you keep your body toned but it also can help when it comes time to push that baby out. Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to her pre-pregnancy weight after the baby is born, but the only […]
Exercise associated with reduced risk of breast cancer in African American women
Regular exercise, including brisk walking, is associated with a decrease in the incidence of breast cancer in African American women. In a recently published study in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center found strong evidence linking physical exercise to a lower rate of breast cancer in African American women, […]
Rotator Cuff Exercises – Prevent Injuries Before They Happen
Many people who engage in various sports activities do not do any rotator cuff exercises or any other warm up exercises. Of course, the warm up has to be done before you start your main workout or any kind of sports games (golf, football, tennis etc.). The reasons for not doing any warn up are […]
Exercising first, dieting later protects patients with metabolic syndrome from muscle loss
Younger and older women tend to lose lean muscle mass, along with fat, unless they engage in physical activity before they attempt weight loss, a new study from Israel finds. The results were presented at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society: ICE/ENDO 2014 in Chicago. “To preserve muscle […]
Children consuming a Mediterranean diet are 15% less likely to be overweight, study finds
A study of 8 European countries presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO)in Sofia, Bulgaria, shows that children consuming a diet more in line with the rules of the Mediterranean one are 15% less likely to be overweight or obese than those children who do not. The research is by Dr Gianluca Tognon, […]
White bread helps boost some of the gut’s ‘good’ microbes
White-bread lovers take heart. Scientists are now reporting that this much-maligned food seems to encourage the growth of some of our most helpful inhabitants — beneficial gut bacteria. In addition to this surprising find, their study in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry also revealed that when looking at effects of food on our […]
Body Type Workouts: How to Train Clients With an Android Body Type
June 5, 2014, 12:00AM PT in Fitnovatives Blog | In part 1 of this blog, we learned about the gynoid body type and a few workouts that may benefit clients who have greater fat distribution in the lower portion of their body. In part two, we’re examining the android body type and the […]