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IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association) held their annual conference this month – a monster of an affair which draws the who’s who of fitness equipment manufacturers, club owners and enthusiasts in general. Not surprisingly, computer-based fitness games and health data for the web stood out as big trends. One part irony, one part ingenuity, the health industry is using the very tools that are Read the rest of this entry »

Finding myself on the wrong side of 30, it’s tough to keep up with the vernacular of today’s young health and fitness enthusiasts. From legitimate health or medical conditions to trendy lexicon and pejorative slang, here is a partial list of terms you may have read, overheard or use yourself. Dietary Philosophies

Retox: Popularized by celebrity’s biggest health nut, Madonna, this plan is a salmon-heavy Read the rest of this entry »

Yoplait Yogurt Goes Hormone Free, reports Our Bodies Our Blog.

An active social life protects againstdementia, says Consumer Reports' health blog.
A chaotic household contributes to mom's weight, says Science Daily.

Sadly, two women who received cosmetic injections to “enhance” their buttocks are in critical condition, reports Fox. When will we learn?

Check out this vintage 1960s ad: Drink 7-Up while Read the rest of this entry »

Yoplait Yogurt Goes Hormone Free, reports Our Bodies Our Blog.

An active social life protects againstdementia, says Consumer Reports' health blog.
A chaotic household contributes to mom's weight, says Science Daily.

Sadly, two women who received cosmetic injections to “enhance” their buttocks are in critical condition, reports Fox. When will we learn?

Check out this vintage 1960s ad: Drink 7-Up while Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a former exerciser who’s sorta fallen off the wagon for quite a while, you need not worry; getting back on board isn’t as hard as you may think. One of the keys to making your transition back into fitness go smoothly is to start off at a reasonable pace.

All too often, people jump into a new workout with a tremendous amount of zeal, only to then give up weeks later because they’re physically Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a former exerciser who’s sorta fallen off the wagon for quite a while, you need not worry; getting back on board isn’t as hard as you may think. One of the keys to making your transition back into fitness go smoothly is to start off at a reasonable pace.

All too often, people jump into a new workout with a tremendous amount of zeal, only to then give up weeks later because they’re physically Read the rest of this entry »

To maintain health and vitality, every individual should implement a plan for exercise. Specifically for elderly individuals, fitness can help prevent a variety of symptoms of aging, as it can also help boost both physical and cognitive performance.

Benefits of Fitness and Exercise

Regular exercise can help individuals of all age groups, providing seemingly endless benefits. Examples of these benefits include improvements Read the rest of this entry »

It's a common theme during the holiday season: “I have so much to do, how will I ever stay with my fitness plan?” It's true; we commonly overcommit ourselves during this time which means, for many of us, that we turn self-care into a luxury instead of a priority.If keeping your healthy weight loss program going is an overall goal, there's a commonality during this time. Experts agree that we will do better Read the rest of this entry »

It's a common theme during the holiday season: “I have so much to do, how will I ever stay with my fitness plan?” It's true; we commonly overcommit ourselves during this time which means, for many of us, that we turn self-care into a luxury instead of a priority.If keeping your healthy weight loss program going is an overall goal, there's a commonality during this time. Experts agree that we will do better Read the rest of this entry »

I had a lot of cleaning and organizing to do yesterday evening, and I wasn’t exactly in the mood for it. But, I can put those things on the back burner for so long, so I put on my most upbeatplaylist, kicked off my shoes, and began to tackle the job. Before I knew it, I was throwing in a little air guitar here, a few salsa steps there, and by the time I was finished “cleaning,” I had broken into a full-blown sweat. Read the rest of this entry »