Articles by Category - Weight Management

Foods to Keep You Energized and Motivated

Sometimes just getting to the gym feels like half the battle. Make sure you’re fueling your body with food that will energize you while you’re there.

Between work and play, your energy may not always be where you need it to be to put in a charged session at the gym,...

Timing food and drink to benefit your workouts

The timing of meals and drinks can make a big difference to your workout. Making smart choices can mean more energy and strength, and can help you avoid dehydration, indigestion and sluggish energy.

You’re the expert when it comes to knowing how you feel after big...

Bicycling

If you want to get fit fast, bicycling may be the best sport for you. Its intense cardiovascular workout will whip your body into great shape in no time. It’s also easy to learn, with most of us developing this simple skill years ago during our childhood. Bicycling is also a...

Yoga

The word “yoga” comes from Sanskrit with the dual meanings “union” and discipline.” By uniting meditation with a series of postures, practioners of this ancient Indian exercise seek to develop both mental and physical wellbeing.

Yoga...

Successful Weight Maintenance

You committed yourself to eating healthy and exercising regularly, and with time and dedication, you have achieved your weight loss goals. Congratulations! Now it's time to shift your focus to weight management.

But that doesn't mean you can just give up the dietary...

Walking

Walking is the ideal exercise for many of us. Simple, convenient, and inexpensive, walking is one of the easiest forms of aerobic exercise. It strengthens our muscles and bones, relieves daily stress, and improves our sense of wellbeing. Walking is a low impact activity...

Running

Countless people have made running their exercise of choice and it’s not difficult to imagine why. It can be done anytime, anywhere, and at a relatively low cost. If the outdoor elements are not in your favor on a particular day, you can always try running on a treadmill...

Questions for your doctor

Before you start any diet or exercise program, be sure to consult your physician. Because among other things, there are medications and other conditions that may impact your weight or ability to exercise.

Here are some suggested questions to ask your Doctor or...

Stress and Wellness

All of us experience stress at some time in our lives. And while stress can be a natural reaction to many of life’s challenges, prolonged periods of stress can impact your health and in some cases have serious consequences.

Physical Impact
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Do the minutes creep by when you’re exercising, because you’d rather be on the golf course? Do you long for your snowboard or skis when you’re jogging in the dead of summer? Instead of sticking to a run-of-the-(tread)mill workout, why not try getting in shape to improve your...