Fitness and Health Articles

Where to eat healthy in San Diego

As we know, San Diego likes to stay classy. With beautiful beaches, great beer, it’s only right that America’s finest city has some of the healthiest food options in America. Not only that, but we are one of the most active cities also, and we like to stay fit year round.

 

Stop Being A Victim Of Nutrition Trends

Nutrition Trends are doing more harm than good for many Americans. Promising quick fixes for weight loss and optimal health, we all see the appeal. Every couple of years there are diets that promise us the world, but hardly if ever deliver the optimal health and weight loss that is promised long term.

 

What Does Fitness Mean To You?

The fitness industry has been shaping the way we look at fitness for quite a while now. I remember when Richard Simmons, Jack Lalane and Jane Fonda were fitness icons! Now it seems that if you aren’t ripped to shreds, looking like a superhero, you aren’t deemed to be fit.

What Do Personal Trainers Do?

In this industry, we have many different types of trainers such as there are many types of doctors and lawyers who specialize in certain areas. In general, you should ask yourself what you want out of your training and do your research before hiring a trainer.

Why Workouts Fail

It’s the new year and you made up your mind. This is the year that you are going to get back in shape. No more excuses, such as the last couple of years. You're motivated, you're focused, and nothing can stand in the way of what you want. That’s until three weeks later and you are doubting yourself, making excuses, feeling frustrated, and accepting that it’s just not that important to you anymore.

How To Choose A Massage Therapist

A practicing Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Massage Practitioner, Kristen Knightly understands more than your average massage therapist. After reading this, you should have a better understanding of what massage can do for you and what you should seek in a massage therapist.

Myths About Exercise And Older Adults

​Today’s guest blog is with physical therapist Bill Jones. Bill has been a physical therapist for 20 plus years and is still going strong! He understands the value in exercise especially with the older adult population. He has a unique perspective on movement that I wanted to share with everyone.

 

Perfect Workout For Older Adults

Tired of feeling “old” and not being able to do the activities you did in your 20’s? Want to be in better shape and feel better about your body? If you want to maintain independence, have fun, stay strong and keep moving keep reading till the end.

 

Feel Younger With The Help Of A Personal Trainer

Growing old is a fact of life. I was contemplating why I never see many fitness programs for senior citizens. Far too often we find a lack of information being given to senior citizens why exercise is essential to maintain independence.

 

How To Choose A Personal Trainer

Looking for a personal trainer but don’t know where to start? Good thing you are reading this blog, because I probably just saved you a lot of wasted time and money. Personal training can be expensive or sometimes you’ve had a bad experience in the past.

Secrets To Fitness Success

​Acknowledge yourself as being committed to your health and fitness whenever you take ANY small step forward. Some days, your small step forward might be journaling or telling a friend how the day was a struggle. Accountability in the form of taking fitness classes, having a personal trainer, or fitness tracker are some ways you can stay on track.

Diet Review: Elimination Diets You Should Be Questioning

Elimination diets try to help you find food sensitivities or food intolerances. According to the American Academy of Allery, Asthma and Immunology: “A food intolerance, or a food sensitivity occurs when a person has difficulty digesting a particular food. This can lead to symptoms such as intestinal gas, abdominal pain or diarrhea.”

Diets You Must Avoid

Knowing what to eat can be complicated and confusing. After all, if you are reading this you are probably seeking the answers to the healthiest diet possible. Should you go gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan? So many options, so little time to be convinced on what diet will bring you the most benefit.