Summer is in full swing and the mercury is rising. When you're exercising or playing outdoors, it's important that you take care to keep yourself cool. My fitness plan is tough enough — you don't need to add heatstroke to the equation! Follow these tips to make sure you stay safe in hot or humid weather.

Timing is everything. The hottest part of the day usually is between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Workout early in the morning or in the evening.

"Dress for Success". Your body cools itself in part by p… Continue

Stretching

Whether you exercise daily or only once in a while, make stretching part of your regular routine. Stretching increases the range of motion of your muscles and joints, including the joints in the neck and back. Increased range of motion translates to better flexibility.

Do I have to stretch?

As much as we believe that stretching is good for you, the evidence that stretching either before or after exercise actually prevents injury is mixed. Dr. Stephen B. Thacker, concluded that stre… Continue

GIFT CERTIFICATE

Have you ever wondered what to get that "special someone". Do you have a friend or family member struggling with their weight? Is the stress from economic conditions creating difficulty in balancing between career, family and personal health? Would you like to give a gift that may change their life? Help kick start them on a journey toward better health, weight loss, and happiness? Give a gift from (and for) the heart! The gift of health!

I provide the skills, education and ac… Continue

Ways to Stop Stress Eating

It's common to respond to stress by distracting yourself and turning to "comfort" foods or quite honestly the nearest and usually most unhealthy food choices within reach.

1) Pick a program...any program (slightly with tongue in cheek but I trust you get the idea)
Most of you know this...but the most difficult step to take in any addiction, habit, or "life" change is the first one. Look at the ton of diet and weight loss books; or the top "exercise" fad of the day an… Continue

Fat burning - what really works

The term ‘fat burning’ refers to the ability to burn fat, and thus to use fat – instead of carbohydrate – as a fuel. Fat burning is often associated with weight loss, decreases in body fat and increases in lean body mass, all of which can be advantageous and in fact is often the focus of our exercise regimen.

It is known that well-trained endurance athletes have an increased capacity to oxidise fatty acids. Maybe you've known a person like this; someone who may… Continue