The Stretching Debate-Should You or Not?

Saw this article today about static stretching prior to working out or playing sports. http://peakcontrol.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/to-stretch-or-not-prior-to-exercise-a-systematic-review-of-the-effects-of-acute-static-stretching-on-maximal-muscle-performance/ There have been debate about this for some time now, and I think this article is pretty accurate. My normal warmup would include foam rolling and a little bit of static stretching followed by some dynamic stretching. I believe that...

10 Minute Workout #1

In a rush and need a quick workout? Here is one you can do without going to the gym. All you need is a pair of dumbbells that are of suitable weight for you. Download PDF Below...

Tomato and Asparagus Salad

This is a good fresh tasting salad that’s low in calories! Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn 1/3 cup low fat Italian salad dressing 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, shredded Instructions: Cook asparagus in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until crisp tender; plunge in ice water to...

Fried On Business Segment (7/7/11)-Importance of Staying Flexible

Show Date: 7-7-11 Growth in Downtown Miami Social Media 2.0 Adult ADHD, the Need For Quite and Staying Flexible Episode 117 Call In or E-Mail Your Questions   Segments: ·         5:02 Listener E mails – Jim lets it rip as he riffs on listener comments on the economy.   ·         5:10 The Lightning Round – Jim and Matt...

Energy Drinks

We’ve all needed a little pick me up at one point,  but turning to those popular energy drinks may not be the answer. As mentioned in my previous blog about sugar, you should try to limit your sugar intake to 15g or less per day. Well if you have one energy drink, you are consuming...

A Little Sugar Never Hurt Anyone…Till Now!

Sugar is just about everywhere. Whether it’s natural or artificial, you can find it in many products in your local grocery store. I’m not a fan of sugar, so I tend to keep the consumption level low. I started doing this about 7 years ago. And since then weight management has never been an issue....

Almond Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients: 1.5 oz whole natural almonds (about 36) 2 tbs saffron spice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 oz whole wheat pita bread – dry 1 each egg white 1.25 lb Tilapia Instructions: 1. Grind almonds, saffron threads, whole wheat pita, salt, and pepper in grinder. Wisk egg white and brush on...

Health And Fitness Q&A For Radio Show

I’m being offered a weekly segment on a local radio show in Miami. The main topic I’ll be discussing is of course Health and Fitness. I’d like to reach out to everyone that reads my blog, and ask that you submit a question you’d like answered. The show will be recorded and it will be...

The New USDA “Food Plate”

As mentioned yesterday, here is the new “Food Plate” from the USDA. Do you think it will be more effective?...

Food Pyramid Changing to Food Plate

Looks like the Food Pyramid is getting a new look. Instead of a triangle shape, it will now have a circular shape…like a plate. The change is to try to make it easier to understand your daily nutritional needs. The new shape is to come out tomorrow, so we’ll see what it will look like....

Category: Exercise

In The Matter Of Losing Weight, Fitness Matters

Posted 13 Jul 2010 in Exercise
By: Reed Humphrey, Ph.D, PT One of the most important messages that is clear from the scientific literature is that increasing the amount of exercise yields health benefits, including losing weight. Health and fitness professionals also understand that the inverse is true; weight loss attempts without exercise are both less...

Exercise and Psychological Well-Being

Posted 13 May 2010 in Exercise
by: dotFIT Experts Are you one of the 16 million Americans who suffer from depression, or one of the approximately 32 million who experience anxiety or stress? (1) It has been “estimated that by the year 2020, depression will surpass cancer as the second largest worldwide cause of disability and...

Weight-loss Myths You Thought Were True

Posted 23 Apr 2010 in Exercise
Good article I found on debunking different myths I hear constantly. By Jim Karas I’ve been in the weight-loss field for over 15 years and not a day goes by when I’m not asked a question about weight loss. Most of these questions deal with eight common weight-loss myths. Here...

Low Back Pain

Posted 19 Apr 2010 in Exercise
Alleviate low back discomfort with these three tips. Low back discomfort occurs in 80 percent of the population.  There are many causes of low back pain, ranging from tight and weak muscles due to overuse or inactivity, to vertebral disc displacement, and even poor posture.  Below are just three possible...

Parenting & Fitness

Posted 18 Mar 2010 in Exercise
A new study out points to pregnancy weight as one of the contributing factors leading to obesity in America. But not losing weight after a baby is born is just the first step in a cycle that never has to start: the cycle of parents neglecting their own fitness because...

Make Time For Yourself

Posted 08 Mar 2010 in Exercise
24 hours in a day, 8,760 hours in a year…yet somehow many people don’t have time to take care of themselves. There is all this technology that is suppose to make our lives easier, yet one of the most important things gets overlooked…our health. All you need is at least 30 minutes of exercise...

Coaching/Training Helps YOU!

Posted 26 Feb 2010 in Exercise
BY: HFPN Editorial Team Coaching makes a difference in gaining results. Whether online or face-to-face, individuals benefit from the motivation, expertise and guidance a professional health, fitness and lifestyle coach provides a client.          Coaching has become a new buzzword throughout the fitness industry and for good reason. ...

Reactive Training

Posted 15 Feb 2010 in Exercise
Traditionally, “reactive training,” or “power training,” has been viewed as exclusively applicable to the athlete.  Although this is an important part of an athlete’s protocol, it’s an equally important component in exercise programs for the typical gym member.  Every activity we perform, both on the playing field and in everyday...

Shoulders

Posted 09 Feb 2010 in Exercise
Client Solutions: Shoulder the Burden of...

Getting those perfect Abs

Posted 02 Feb 2010 in Exercise,Nutrition
By: Michael Kuang, NASM CPT This is the main thing that everyone tends think when they hear the word healthy or fit. Everyone wants the six pack or toned abs. But what most people come to realize is that it’s not so easy to obtain. I see so many TV...