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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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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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 …
The Handful Tool for Portion Control Contributed by: Shellie Billingsley, NASM-CPT, NPTI For many of us, the daily routine of work, cooking, family and other priorities can cause a great deal of stress. And if you’re trying to exercise and eat correctly, counting calories can sometimes feel like an added stress to your already busy …
Portion Control Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT When it comes to food, self discipline can be a struggle. It’s especially hard to watch what you eat when restaurants serve meals that are oversized for what most of us should consume. Here are 3 simple steps you can take to turn the odds in your favor …
Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., CPT-NSCA Do you suffer from chronic aches and pain? Did you know you can escalate pain within the body by simply consuming the wrong foods? Foods that are processed, have preservatives, sugar, or hormones will cause inflammation in the body. In fact, these foods can be the root cause of …
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Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT Sometimes you are so busy at home and/or running around the house with kids that it feels like you have run a marathon. You look at your FIT-BIT, pedometer or phone app to track your steps and see you still have steps to catch up on. Here are a few …
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The Benefits of Self-Myofascial Release Contributed by: Shellie Billingsley, NASM-CPT, NPTI You may have seen people laying on long cylinder-shaped pieces of foam and wondered, “What in the world are they doing on them?” These dense pieces of equipment are called foam-rollers and are very beneficial for almost everyone. It is a great tool to …
Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Nothing compares to the feeling of the wind in your hair and the sun on your face; especially after a long winter. It’s time to take the bikes out of their hibernation this winter and go out for a ride. There are many benefits to riding a bike which is …
Contributed by Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT Most have heard of the infamous ‘cortisol’, and there may be some negative associations with the stress hormone. However, cortisol does have many beneficial responsibilities. Healthy and regulated levels of cortisol production are initiated during acute stress situations in which the body responds chemically and adapts to a …
