The truth is out. Studies continue to show that exercise boosts immune system function, improves mood, enhances mobility, sharpens mental skills and can extend your life. For older people, the benefits of moderate exercise can be dramatic. Doctors have found that regular exercise can be a powerful tool to help manage a chronic illness like
With today’s economy, everyone is buckling down on spending. Why not save on your gas, your money and your calories by bringing your lunch to work. Going out for lunch can be expensive. I met someone for lunch the other day and it cost me $10 for a sandwich and a bottle of water. Not
People are always asking should I lift more weight or just do more repetitions with the same weight? Well the answer is… it depends. It depends on your physical health (do you have any injuries that would inhibit your ability to lift heavier weights). It depends on your age. It depends on how much time
I hear a lot of excuses from people as to why they can’t lose weight. One of the excuses is “I have a slow metabolism”. You can control your metabolism by how much muscle you have on your body, what you eat, and how often you eat. The more muscle you have on your body
We all fall into a rut sometimes when we continue to do the same thing over and over again. Your body gets into a rut when you continue to do the same form of cardio exercise over and over again. Change it Up! No matter what weather is, do something different outside. Here are some
We’ve all experienced the Snack Attack. That’s when you need a snack and you grab what ever is handy to eat. Most likely it isn’t the healthiest snack. Here are some tips on being prepared when the attack hits: If the snack attack hits you at work, have some healthy snacks in your desk like
Have you ever felt depressed in the winter? Do you find yourself sleeping and eating more? You are not alone. You could be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that’s related to changes in season — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re
If you have healthy food in your fridge, you are more likely to be in the mood to eat it. Plan your meals for the week and shop according to your plan. Fill your fridge with healthy food. Do you buy fruit, only to have it rot in the crisper because you don’t eat it?
This is Laura Gourgas, a Fitting Fitness In (“FFI”) client. She is wearing her FFI T-shirt that she earned while walking in a 5K race in Littleton, MA. She is wearing it while on her mission trip to Lebanon. Laura and others from her church traveled to Cedar Home, which is located in a suburb outside
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. And it does. Plenty! We were hit with one snow storm after another these past years and you had to get out and shove. Did you feel your back and abs after shoveling? The act of shoveling snow not only works your upper and lower back,