Written by Gail Sas It depends on your personal goals. For example, a women looking for strength gains might be concerned primarily with the size of his/her muscles. However, most people should use both the scale and the tape measure. But try not to be a slave to either instrument. Instead, weigh yourself just once […]
Written by Gail Sas When you first start an exercise program, the scale may feel like your best friend. Most people find their biggest successes in terms of pounds lost. This happens during the first few weeks of any new exercise regimen. However, body weight (the sum total of our body’s contents), can fluctuate based […]
UNDERSTANDING BODY FAT ANALYSIS By Gail Sas There is growing evidence that clearly links body composition with health risks and development of certain diseases. New research indicates that fat loss, not weight loss, can extend human longevity. By measuring body composition rather then relying on the bathroom scale, a person’s health status can be more […]
Graciously shared by my friend Ana at www.yogabodynutrition.comIngredients:4-5 ripe persimmons1 Tbsp. (or to taste) fresh lime or lemon juice½ tsp. (or to taste) cinnamon1-2 tsp. vanilla (vanilla powder is optional)1 Tbsp. ground golden flax seed, but it just yields a slightly less thick consistencyPut it all into a Vita-Mix for the smoothest consistency. A regular blender […]
Concept of certain illnesses or disorders are often thought to be age related. Not true! Every age range can develop disorders of every kind!Stroke is one of those disorders that are turning up in younger people more frequently. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of […]
Jumping on a mini trampoline (also called rebounding) is a low-impact cardio workout that improves muscle tone and balance while torching 160 calories per 30 minutes of bouncing, fitness experts say. Basic Trampoline Bounce routines as follows: 1. Stand on the mini trampoline with your feet about 6 inches apart.2. […]
Are you out there shoveling snow, dealing with ice and scraping off your car windows? Are you in pain after that endurance effort? Think strength training and a home exercise plan. When that snow and cold is covering the earth are you thinking how easy is having equipment at home? Yes snuggling under the blankets […]
There is some very good news for those of us who love chocolate. Plain and darker the better! While it still contains sugar, the darkest chocolate has many benefits! The cacoa should be 80% or higher.Chocolate is derived from the roasted cacao beans. The hulled meat of the bean, or the “nib,” is ground into […]
Study after study indicates the very important role vitamin D provides in disease and health. Vitamin D (which often develops insidiously in children) should be on every parent’s and pediatrician’s radar. Many physicians agree.Physicians from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center state that vitamin D deficiency can be a problem year round, but because sun exposure […]
Image Courtesy: Walter Groesel Once again a report surfaced that put terror in many people’s thinking. This time it is calcium supplementation. A recent meta-analysis study suggests that calcium supplements can increase the risk for myocardial infarction. I have read three reviews evaluating the studies. One says that “vitamin D supplements at a dose of approximately […]
