As a practicing physician, one of the common mistakes that I see my patients make, is that they believe because they are physically active at work, that somehow negates the need to engage in sustained aerobic activity. Indeed, that is not to say that the activity at work isn’t beneficial. My concern is that over…
Dmarjay Smith is an 8-year-old kid trainer from Jamaica. Watching his friends get bullied inspired him to become physically fit. He started training his friends so they too could defend themselves from bullies. Along the way, Dmarjay became passionate about fitness and being physically active. He has big dreams and a big heart. I think we can…
Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal. Meaning some fruits are higher in sugar, albeit natural sugar. And some vegetables are more “starchy” than others. Both fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates. Eat fruits and vegetables that are lower in carbohydrates. Low carb fruits and vegetables are absorbed more slowly, thus avoiding a spike…
Walking is one of the easiest activities you can do. In fact, you do it from the time you get up in the morning, to the time you go to bed. You probably have heard that 10,000 steps per day is recommended. In actuality, the Center For Disease Control recommends 7,000 steps per day. Walking…
Sugar is considered the LEADING CAUSE OF WEIGHT GAIN. According to research, Americans consume over 70 grams of added sugar per day. Sugar is found naturally in foods, thus most Americans are consuming well above 70 grams of sugar per day. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day.…
Move It Monday, lets HIIT it. HIIT is short for high intensity interval training. HIIT consists of performing short intense periods of a challenging exercise for 30 to 60 seconds, followed by an easier exercise. This cycle is repeated for 20 to 30 minutes. HIIT is done at 80 to 90% maximum aerobic capacity versus…
Walking is perhaps one of the simplest exercises that you can do. But don’t underestimate walking. Just because it is simple, doesn’t mean that it is easy. When done for sustained intervals of 30 to 60 minutes, you can burn upwards of 250 to 350 calories. Advantages Of Walking It can be done anywhere; at…
Vegetables are a great source of nutrients and provide multiple health benefits. Adding vegetables to your diet may reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Also, a diet high in vegetables helps you to lose weight and maintain weight loss. Nutrients and Health Benefits Most vegetables are naturally low in calories and are nutrient dense.…
I was at a point in my fitness where I needed to switch gears, I needed to mix up my exercise routine. So I decided to give kickboxing a try. I took advantage of a one-time free pass to a kickboxing class that was offered by a local boxing gym and that’s all it took,…
A mixed green tossed salad is packed with nutrients and fiber. It makes for a healthy side dish or as a main course for lunch when paired with lean protein. Unfortunately, most folks negate the health benefits of a hearty salad by saturating it with loads of store-bought salad dressing. The serving size for most…
