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THROWBACK THURSDAY

Throwback Thursday is a popular topic on social media. We look back to the “old days” when things were usually quite different, not necessarily better or worse, but just different. Maybe you had more fun, more free time, or more energy....

GET HEALTHIER BY HELPING OTHERS

Having been in the fitness business since 1999, I’ve helped thousands of people get in shape, lose weight, get stronger, and become healthier.I’ve also found that one’s physical health tremendously influences one’s mental health and vice versa.Stress management, better self-image, optimism, and positivity are just some of the non-physical benefits...

BE LIKE POPEYE!

“I’m strong to the finich, ’cause I eats me spinach.I’m Popeye the Sailor Man!” Grammar aside, Popeye the Sailor had it right. Spinach packs a powerful nutritional punch! You may not miraculously grow huge muscles after downing some spinach, but you will be healthier and stronger with regular consumption. Benefits...

GOT ACHES AND PAINS? FIXING YOUR DIET CAN HELP!

Doctors are finding that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation is with proper nutrition, the opposite of which can contribute to inflammation.Chronic inflammation occurs for many reasons, some of which are out of our control but others we can influence. Experts believe that a range of factors may...

FUNCTION BETTER AS YOU AGE!

Our book, The Active Life, is about functional aging. In case you were wondering what that means, here is a brief synopsis: Functional Aging is the concept of improving one’s ability to perform, a/k/a function, properly at any given task despite advancing years. While chronological aging tells us how many...

Sleep and Weight Loss

The Siblings Who Refused to Go to Bed: Leptin and Ghrelinby Kim Musikant Leptin and Ghrelin are hormones. These cute little guys are from the neuroendocrine system.The neuroendocrine system is the system in our bodies responsible for controlling our appetites! That is worth repeating. The neuroendocrine system is responsible for...

NINE QUICK TIPS TO GET HEALTHIER

Drink water as soon as you wake up. Doing so is vital since you have gone without it for at least 5 hours (depending on your last drink before bed and how long you sleep). It’s a great way to purify your internal system; it fires up your metabolism, helps...

A DIFFERENT WAY TO LOOK AT GOAL SETTING

Are you planning on setting some fitness goals for yourself?If so, here are some expert tips to ensure your success.Set a PROCESS Goal in addition to an OUTCOME goal. The process: perform strength training 3 x each weekThe outcome: put on 2 pounds of muscle. It could take a bit...

EATING POISON?

Would you knowingly eat poison? I know you wouldn’t, butif highly processed foods are a regular part of your diet, you’re doing just that!Being a fitness coach of 24 years doesn’t automatically make me a perfect eater. I love a good chocolate chip cookie or a bowl of ice cream...

EXPENSE OR INVESTMENT?

I hope you are well and motivated to start on a journey towards better health and fitness. At Active Life Fitness, we believe that investing in your health is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your lifetime. When considering the cost of a healthy lifestyle versus...