Blog Category: Healthy lifestyle

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Erik Hajer | Newton, MA

Erik Hajer exudes wellness in everything he does—and he sure does a lot. Husband, father, triathlete, fitness mentor, personal trainer, author, and above all, Wellness Crusader—health and…

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Jones Parker | Gainesville, VA

Donna Jones Parker is the perfect combination of fitness training, physiology knowledge, and renowned motivation for athletes of all abilities. It’s no wonder she’s the most sought after…

Finally, Folding Treadmills Built to Last!

Historically, folding treadmills have been derided throughout the fitness industry as machines that any serious athlete should snub. There’s a reason for this poor reputation; folding…

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Kelvin Wilson

As a dedicated personal trainer, chief motivator, and CEO of Natural Body Sculpting by Wilson, Kelvin Wilson is not just sculpting healthy bodies, he is shaping lives throughout Southern…

Strength Training, Amino Acids and Insulin: A Love Story

Strength training fans are constantly looking for new ways to build muscle mass using a combination of exercise and nutritional strategies. Studies consistently show that helping your body…

The 80/20 Rule of Better Nutrition

If you need to lose weight, chances are you’re not only considering exercise—but also which diet to try. But depending on your goals, the best way to lose weight might be simply to focus on…

The Weight Training Boost to ‘Good’ Cholesterol

Research tells us that high levels of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which is “good” cholesterol, has the ability to protect us against heart disease by removing cholesterol from the blood…

Do You Need a Wellness Coach?

When it comes to diet, exercise and overall good health, we can’t always go it alone—and a wellness coach might be the perfect partner. Could a wellness coach be right for you? A wellness…

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

The lowly walnut provides more than a nutritious munch—it also packs a nutritional punch and has more health benefits than you might imagine. Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and…

You’re Never Too Old to Get Fit

Think you’re too old to start a worthwhile fitness regimen? Think again. Research shows that men and women aged 48 and up who make an effort to get fit can significantly reduce their risk of…

Exercise for Longevity

Researchers have known for decades that regular exercise boosts longevity, but studies have never specified just how much. Now a Harvard professor has the answers. Professor I-Min Lee led a…

Why Your BMI Matters

As a key indicator of fat as a percentage of your overall weight, your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an invaluable tool for health and wellness. The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…