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 […]
Health and Fitness
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 […]
Eating More Fish Lowers Risk of Hearing Loss
Hear this! A study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows that consumption of two or more servings of fish per […]
The Fountain of Youth for Older Women?
An examination of the scientific literature on exercise sheds light on how regular physical activity impacts physical and mental decline […]
Nike 3 on 3 Basketball Special Rate
Looking for a fun Summer hoops contest? Check out the Nike 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at LA Live and […]
Russian Twist (Stability Ball)
Here is a great twist targeting your core: (click video to play)
Skillet of Roast Mushrooms & Tomato-Stuffed Peppers
This time of year delivers a harvest of abundance and flavor as summer crops start to boom. What better time […]
Health & Fitness Tech Trends
Not too long ago basic pedometers were the trendiest activity monitors available. Today, technology has advanced beyond accelerometers to include […]
Breast Cancer Survivors and Yoga
Interesting findings about the impact of starting a yoga practice on sleep issues and inflammation markers have resulted from a […]
Don’t Judge Food Healthfulness by Texture
There’s no accounting for individual taste, especially when it comes to experiencing food flavors. But in the case of textures, […]
Out-Muscle the Grim Reaper
Here’s more reason for older adults to pump iron: Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found a […]
Time for Yoga!
Check out the new Get Fit Superstore for your fitness gear. If yoga is your thing, grab a mat and […]
Pillar Bridge – Kneeling
Click here or the image below to view video:
Global Childhood Games
IDEA Fitnographic What do kids in different countries do to stay fit and happy?
Qigong and Stress Management
Qigong is another mind-body practice that may help people to manage stress, according to a research review of seven randomized, […]
Dark Chocolate + Your Internal Biota = Good Health
The evidence supporting the health benefits of dark chocolate can now be tied scientifically to the millions of microbes living […]
The Danger of Sports Specialization
Many young athletes dream of earning a scholarship to play their sport of choice at a reputable college or university. […]
Summer Gazpacho
Ina Garten, “The Barefoot Contessa,” describes this simple cold summer soup from her 1999 The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook as “liquid […]
Exercise & Kidney Health Research Roundup
Protecting Kidney Function The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than 20 million U.S. citizens suffer from […]
Great Exercises to do at Your Desk
Hey everybody! I came across this great video from a great trainer down in San Diego named Brett Klika. Since […]
Success Story: Jorge Perez
Who says the fitness bug isn’t catching? My family and friends caught it from me. I’m thrilled to pass it […]