Interval Walking Routines – Beginner to Advanced

When it comes to Interval Walking we’ll give you two options:
Timed and “Set Your Own Limits”.
TIMED
1) If you’re okay being a “clock watcher” (i.e., do this for this many minutes then do this for this many minutes, then do this, etc….) you can choose the the “Timed Interval Walking Schedules“. Some people enjoy these [...]

Interval Walking – Timed Schedules

Timed Interval Walking is a great way to get those extra “cardio” days in each week. The only “equipment” you need is a great pair of running shoes (or walking shoes if you feel you’ll limit yourself solely to this exercise). You’ll begin each workout as always with a warm-up that includes strolling and [...]

Calorie Counter – Look Up Any Food

Use this handy Food Look-Up tool to find the nutritional content (calories, carbs, protein, etc.) for any food

What Makes Whole Grain…Whole?

With the growing awareness of the benefits of whole grains to a healthy diet, companies are touting their “whole grain” breads, pastas, cereals, and other products to attract consumers. Despite the advertising claims, many of these products may contain as little as 1% of whole grains.

“Must Read” Article On How Weight Training Helps Fight Fat

Frustrating as it may seem, banishing extra fat isn’t impossible. Study after study has shown that the clincher, after cutting back on calories, is exercise. But as you charge into the gym toward the stairmaster, don’t forget to enlist one of your best fat-fighting allies: your own muscles.
If you want to get into shape, aerobic [...]

Does Drinking Alcohol Make You Fat?

When it comes to burning body fat and losing weight, it’s pretty simple. Burn more calories then you consume. Well, it’s a bit more complicated then that but we’ll just leave it at that for now. Everybody knows about the stuff that has calories in it which include protein, carbohydrates, and fat. But I want [...]

EWG Updates the “Dirty Dozen”

The good folks at the Environmental Working Group recently released an updated Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides, the go-to source for which fruits and vegetables carry the most and least pesticides.�
As budgets tighten and some families begin to prioritize their organic options, this list can be invaluable in helping to evaluate the healthiest choices: choosing organic for the produce designated [...]

6 Workout Mistakes that Slow Down Results

You huff and puff through cardio sessions, but that extra layer of flab just won’t budge. Surprise: Your workout might be to blame. We talked to trainers and exercise physiologists across the country and discovered six surprising ways that well-intentioned fitness routines can put the brakes on weight-loss goals.
“Many women assume that 30 minutes of [...]

Foods You Should Be Eating, But Aren’t

Improving your health can be as simple as eating these items.
Eaten many coconuts lately? How about cherries or blueberries or grass-fed beef?
You should, because these are all foods with powerful health properties. However, few people pack their grocery carts full of these items.
Take kiwifruit. It’s chock full of vitamin C–a whopping 115% of what you [...]

Cut back on empty calories with these simple strategies.

Sugar Shock: The Unsavory Truth
Even if you shun regular soda and rarely cave in to your cupcake cravings, chances are you’re still on a major sugar high. According to the USDA, Americans take in more than twice the maximum recommended limit of 40 grams of added sugar a day. And it’s not just your dental bills [...]

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