Training and Conditioning

Summer is prime time for exercising. We love being out of doors when it’s warm and the days are long, and there are so many fun, active things to do…

Strength training is an important part of an overall exercise program. It makes you stronger, helps your endurance, improves your balance and helps burn excess fat. Here are the best…

Exercise is an important factor in preventing and treating osteoporosis. After menopause, most women begin to lose bone density, which puts them at risk for fractures. Although the tendency toward…

Most people agree that exercise improves your mood and exercise has long been recommended for people struggling with depression. There are probably many reasons for the connection between fitness and…

If you have done any investigating at all, you know there are a zillion different nutritional supplements, and all claim to be the Fountain of Youth that will make you…

Supplements are designed to provide nutrients that we don’t get in our normal diets. It is now recommended that everybody take at least a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily. You…

Thinking of beginning an exercise program? Ready to start working out? There are a few things you’ll need before you can get started. Here’s a list: • Good health and/or…

Numerous studies and examples have shown why certain “diet” programs don’t work for the long-term. As soon as you stop eating the prepackaged food or go back to eating carbohydrates,…