Andrew Gallardo’s Fitness News – Jul 2016
Kids With Stronger Muscles Develop Better Bones Osteoporosis is a significant concern for the aging population. A new study suggests […]
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Success Story: Gail Munzing RN
My husband, Dr. Timothy Munzing, and myself devote ourselves to training for endurance athletic events to benefit the Leukemia & […]
Success Story: Christine Lopez
I started my fitness journey in November 2014. I wanted to get in better shape and be more active. I […]
Andy’s Happy Tunes
A list of Andy’s favorite music for a great workout.
Posture Check
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Office Workout
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Video of the Month: Rotational Crunch – Kneeling Cable
Target muscles include adbominals, dorsal flexors, pectoral muscles and rhomboids.
IDEA Fitnographic: Alcohol and Health
While some research suggests that drinking alcohol in moderation may have a number of health benefits, experts stress that drinking […]
RECIPE FOR HEALTH: Garden Pea Soup
We are on the cusp of the vernal equinox, which means that in many parts of the country spring peas […]
After-School Kids’ Program Improves Brain Fitness
Highlighting the importance of the mind-body relationship, a new study has found that 7- to 9-year-old participants in an after-school […]
Which Plays Greater Role in High Blood Pressure and CVD: Sugar or Salt?
If your answer to the question in the headline was “salt,” you are wrong, say authors of a published study […]
Frequent Sitting Means Weight Gain for Women
Seated desk work has come under fire these past several years as countless studies have linked it with a variety […]
Video of the Month: Row – Half Kneeling 1 Arm Cable
Target muscles include biceps, dorsal flexors, erector spinae; latissimus dorsi, pectoral muscles, rhomboids.
IDEA Fitnographic: What’s in Your Protein Bar?
The quality of protein bars (and the protein itself) varies drastically, and some ingredients are more questionable than others. Do […]
Recipe for Health: Zuppa di Carote & Finocchio
Italian cooking is simplicity defined. This soup makes the most of easily accessible winter vegetables and blends them into a […]
Being Mindful Affects Body’s Stress Response
A new study shows that how you think and feel about what causes you stress may affect the way your […]
From Heirloom Seeds to Heirloom Breeds
People around the world are getting more thoughtful about their food and are seeking quality, sustainability and big flavor on […]
Frightening Bone Health Statistics Among Men
Osteoporosis is typically thought of as a “woman’s disease.” But a recent report published by the International Osteoporosis Foundation warns […]
Video of the Month: Foam Roll – Quadriceps
Target muscles include pectoral muscles and rhomboids. Click here or the image below to view video.
IDEA Fitnographic: Americans’ Snacking Habits Sneak Up on Them
The food option behemoth continues to grow. Snacks are a source of convenience and comfort for millions of Americans who […]
Recipe for Health: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Over the past decade, nutrition and obesity expert Yoni Freedhoff, MD, has dedicated his career to helping chronic dieters get […]
Brief Mindfulness Meditation Is Effective
Brief mindfulness meditation practice—as little as 25 minutes per day for 3 days—can reduce the perception of stress during nerve-wracking […]
Training the Brain to Prefer Healthy Foods
This might be a tough one to swallow, but it turns out that training your brain to crave vegetables instead […]
Calories or Physical Activity: What’s to Blame for Weight Gain?
We are well aware that Americans’ waistlines have made sizable increases over the past several decades. However, debate over the […]
Video of the Month: Lateral Rolls (Stability Ball)
Target muscles include abdominals, pectoral muscles and rhomboids. click here to view video
IDEA Fitnographic: Top Fitness Facility Amenities
Fitness facilities have blossomed in the past 30 years, and that growth has spurred unique innovations to keep people coming […]
Recipe for Health: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Certified clinical nutritionist and cooking school instructor Cappie Geis makes it her mission to teach others how to make healthy […]
Conflict With Family & Friends Impacts Health
More evidence supports the importance of cultivating stress reduction methods to maintain a healthy mind and body. A recent study […]