June 15th is Father’s Day, so all you Dads out there – start thinking about what being a dad means to you, and concentrate your efforts on getting and staying fit for yourself and your family! Your health and fitness can be one of your biggest assets or worst liabilities. It will affect how you […]
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Resistance Training For Children: Emphasize Muscle Strength, Function, And Control, Not Muscle Size
Appropriately designed and supervised resistance training programs can benefit youth of all ages, but the focus for children should be based on building muscle strength, function, and control, not on increasing muscle size, says a new international consensus statement. (Loyd RS, et al 2014) Children as young as 5-6 years of age making noticeable improvements […]
Read MoreHealthier, Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
Of course BBQ sauce with loads of sugar tastes great, but for those of us that don’t want to consume that much sugar, we need a healthier alternative that doesn’t lack in taste. You can put it in the slow cooker with chicken, put it on top of cheeseburgers, or use it as a dip! […]
Read MoreTips for a Healthy Memorial Day BBQ
The early days of summer give you plenty of reasons to celebrate. A Memorial Day barbeque is the perfect way to kick-off a few months of fun in the sun. However, there’s no reason to abandon your plan for a healthy beach body. With a few minor adjustments, your barbeque can be delicious and healthy, […]
Read MoreCelebrate your Mom this Mother’s Day
Breakfast in bed, chocolates, flowers? Been there, done that! Instead of the same tired old gifts, celebrate Mother’s Day this year by spending some quality time with your mom. Here are some meaningful, fun ideas to enjoy your time together; after all, isn’t that what mom wants the most? Picnic in the Park Spring is […]
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