I take for granted that I get up daily and know I’m going to do exercise. It’s the way I think, but it’s NOT the way everyone thinks. It’s my routine because I’m a personal trainer. Most people think it’s easy for me, that I always want to exercise, and that…
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A lot of people think food is pretty straightforward when it comes to improving how you feel. Just pick your favorite meal, maybe grab a beer or glass of wine, and go to town! Unfortunately, it’s not so simple. A favorite meal or snack will definitely perk you up for…
Building muscle takes time. Here’s how long you can expect it to take, and how to speed up the process. Building muscle takes much longer than most people realize. It’s a slow — almost excruciatingly slow — process that can feel discouraging when you don’t see the muscle definition…
Walking can definitely move the needle when you’re looking to shed pounds, but it also has lots of other benefits, like fostering creativity, promoting heart health and improving balance. Another oft-overlooked benefit: Walking regularly can help you maintain your weight, especially if you’ve recently shed some pounds. For many people, maintaining weight loss is even more challenging than…
February is heart month! Here are some tips to have your family be more healthy this month. Try this new breakfast recipe with the family. Want to join a gym but still conscious about staying healthy while working out? Join Say Fitness, with a complimentary session our trainers will show…
It can be easy to view hunger as a bad thing — and while it’s certainly an inconvenient feeling — it’s as innate as the need to yawn or go to the bathroom. In fact, hunger is a crucial biological signal. To understand this, a refresher of the autonomic nervous…
Why You Shouldn’t Exercise to ‘Earn’ Your Food Have you ever said to yourself, “I can only go out for dinner with friends if I go to a 60-minute cycle class first”? Or, “Once I run off 600 calories, I can get my favorite dessert from the bakery”? Using exercise…
Whether you’re hitting the beach, tanning by the pool or just trying to look and feel your best this summer, it’s important to incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet. With all that sunshine comes foods that are packed with antioxidants, nutrients and water to rehydrate your long…
Every kid has likely heard the order to “stand up straight,” but as adults, we don’t get that directive very often. Maybe we should: Posture is often an overlooked part of wellness, but it can certainly be connected to health in many ways. Being able to maintain good posture can…