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Shhh…Keep This Diet Tip to Yourself
Everyone is always looking for the easiest way to lose weight. You can’t really blame them. It’s a slow process to lose weight by exercising and eating healthy foods in the right portion size. It requires dedication and consistency. As a fitness instructor, I’m reluctant to believe the latest diet trends and fads. However, I […]READ MORE
Banning Sugary Drinks Doesn't Lower Consumption
Researchers tracking almost 7,000 students in public schools throughout the United States is showing that banning sugared beverages from schools may limit children’s access to calorie-laden sodas and sports drinks but has little impact on their overall intake of the drinks. It may not be surprising to hear that adolescents are skilled at finding ways […]READ MORE
Regaining Function with Hand Therapy
Your hands are one of the most complex and delicate bone structures in your body. Because your hands are so intricate, they require a different, specialized form of rehabilitation following a serious injury, such as a fracture or a burn, or surgery. Common injuries to the hand include fractures, sprains, burns, work injuries, athletic injuries, […]READ MORE
Meaty Advice for Vegetarians
Years ago, it took a few trips to different specialty stores to find popular vegetarian mainstays like quinoa, edamame and tofu. Not anymore. A demand for vegetarian staples has placed them within easy reach at most neighborhood grocery stores. These days, it’s not just your personal trainer who touts the vegetarian lifestyle. It’s your grandmother, […]READ MORE
What Everyone Ought to Know About Living Healthily With Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 million Americans have diabetes with another 79 million suffering from prediabetes. Diabetes is becoming a national epidemic; studies show that 1 in every 400 children and adolescents suffers from diabetes. For those who have been diagnosed with this chronic condition, three pillars […]READ MORE
3 Ways to Avoid Boredom on Your Run
Is familiarity breeding contempt when it comes to you and your running schedule? Beating boredom on repetitive, long, or regular routes can help you rediscover your love for the run! Here are 3 tips for spicing up your running workout: Change the Scenery Are you currently running on a treadmill? Hit the trails! A new […]READ MORE
Consult an Expert for Exercise Advice
It’s not easy to get motivated to exercise when your knees hurt. Who wants to head into an aerobics class knowing that one hour later they will be digging in their gym bag for some ibuprofen and searching the freezer for an ice pack? But at the same time, your knees might be hurting because […]READ MORE
Finding the Right Exercise for Knee Pain Sufferers
The last thing you want to do when your knees hurt is jump on the treadmill for an hour-long run. A simple step aerobics class or walking lunges can send you rummaging through your gym bag for some ibuprofen. A good workout at the gym shouldn’t end with an ice pack. But this is a […]READ MORE
YMCA of Portsmouth’s Silent Auction, Wine and Beer Tasting
Bon Secours In Motion is the title sponsor for this year’s YMCA of Portsmouth Silent Auction, which will be held at the Woman’s Club of Portsmouth with entertainment provided by the More Cowbell Band. Come enjoy a tasting of wines and beers from Bon Vivant Market at Governor’s Pointe, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Then show […]READ MORE
Free Athletic Injury Clinics in Chesapeake!
Studies show that playing on an injury can have disastrous results, for instance untreated knee pain or strained muscles can lead to joint issues and torn ligaments. While many athletes often accept aches and pains as part of their training regimen continuing to train despite persistent pain can result in serious injury. Athletes should never […]READ MORE