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Finding the Right Gym Exercise

January 1th, 2011

So, you’ve joined the gym. Great job! Now what are you going to do? This can be rather tricky. You see, you have to find something you like to do. And some people don’t like exercising. They’ve never enjoyed it. Is this you? If you force yourself to climb onto that dreaded treadmill, you’ll probably […]READ MORE

The Real Weight of a Pound

January 1th, 2011

We all hop on the scale and gauge our weight-loss success by how many pounds we’ve lost. But what does it really take to lose a pound of fat? Scientists have figured out that it requires burning 3,500 calories. Not so easy when you calculate how many calories you expend walking on the treadmill. It […]READ MORE

Eating Clean in the New Year

January 1th, 2011

It seems as if every time I head into the gym, I hear people talking about their New Year’s resolution to commit to something called “clean eating.” Plenty of books want to tell you how to do this. And not all of the authors totally agree on what it means to eat clean. I think […]READ MORE

Bones, Moans & Groans : A Lecture Series for Women

January 1th, 2011

With the New Year come New Year’s resolutions… If you – or someone you know – made a resolution to get back into health, or take care of this nagging little pain here or there, Bon Secours is there to answer the call. Many programs are kicking off again this month, including our Bon Secours […]READ MORE

"New Year, New You" Seminars Coming Soon

January 1th, 2011

January is the season for New Year’s Resolutions and fresh beginnings. For those of us who are newly resolved to live fitter or more active lives discovering where and how to start the journey towards better health is often-overwhelming. Luckily, Bon Secours In Motion is here to help you make 2011 your healthiest year yet […]READ MORE

The (not-so) Secret to Weightloss

January 1th, 2011

I hear the same question from men and women every week at the gym. They come up to me after I finish teaching Zumba and point to a specific, flabby part of their body and ask: “What exercise can I do to get rid of this?” My answer is the same every time. “Diet, cardio […]READ MORE

Are You Really Hungry?

January 1th, 2011

Food is a beautiful thing. Baked brie and fresh grapes can be downright delectable whether I’m hungry or not. It’s hard to pass up garlic artichoke dip and baked pita chips with salt. Yet, many of us do. Maybe we’ve learned that there are other reasons why we’re lifting that fork to our mouths than […]READ MORE

Calorie Count In The Juice Aisle

January 1th, 2011

When in the juice aisle, looking over a stretch of shelves packed with colors, claims and stats, you see plenty of key words: antioxidant, all-natural, 100%. However, when it comes to satisfying your thirst, think before you drink. Beverages can be a top source of sugar and empty calories – and it’s not just soft […]READ MORE

Beyond the Pyramid: Tips for Healthier Eating

January 1th, 2011

When in the juice aisle, looking over a stretch of shelves packed with colors, claims and stats, you see plenty of key words: antioxidant, all-natural, 100%. However, when it comes to satisfying your thirst, think before you drink. Beverages can be a top source of sugar and empty calories – and it’s not just soft […]READ MORE

Injuries Strike Out Young Athletes

January 1th, 2011

Anand Kapur, MD, family physician and director of sports medicine at InMotion Physical Therapy at Harbour View, said he sees young athletes with overuse injuries from little-leaguer’s elbow to rotator cuff injuries for swimmers. “Most parents played different sports in the fall and spring when they were young,” said Dr. Kapur. “Now, kids are specializing […]READ MORE