Nov 11, 2011 |
Discuss The cold, dark days of winter usually bring on a hibernation instinct in most of us, encouraging us to indulge in warm treats and cozy up under a mound of blankets. However, maintaining health and fitness requires that we continue to get regular exercise, no matter how much we’d rather be huddled up inside. If you’re a runner, or if you’re considering adding running to your fitness routine, the winter months can present special challenges. However, [...]
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Jun 13, 2011 |
Discuss By Jenni Sunde The benefits of living an active lifestyle are obvious; you look better, feel better, and have more energy. If you work fulltime, have a family, or run your own business you are likely well aware of how difficult it can be to keep up a fitness routine. Many people complain about not having enough time or feeling too tired at the end of the day. Inactivity can actually cause feelings of fatigue. Sitting all [...]
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Apr 5, 2011 |
Discuss If you’re a yoga devotee, you’re probably intimately familiar with Shavasana (also Savasana, or the corpse pose). You do it at the end of every yoga session, and the rule of thumb is typically five minutes of Shavasana for every 30 you’ve spent practicing other yoga poses. So if you do a 30-minute session of yoga five times a week, that’s at least 25 minutes of Shavasana. When you’re spending so much time in one pose, wouldn’t [...]
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Mar 9, 2011 |
Discuss No, you won’t be feasting on raw meat, straight from the bone like a primitive caveman. Yes, you will be eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and plant-based proteins. Athletes such as Brendan Brazier, who wrote <a href=http://www.brendanbrazier.com/book/index.html> Thrive </a>, argue that a raw, plant-based diet is key to better athletic performance and faster recovery times. But you may wonder: If you’re not staples such as eating eggs and oatmeal, where do you get your energy? [...]
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Mar 1, 2011 |
Discuss By Connie Trider Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, NLP Practitioner and Fitness Competitor Well, once again I have the itch to compete in another National Figure Competition so I better make sure my diet is clean, nutritious, and full of good protein sources! With the goal of ULTIMATE fat burning and increasing my Basal Metabolic Rate, I performed a 60 minute interval training circuit using free weight, Pilate’s ring, and of course the treadmill, wearing a heart rate [...]
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Jan 27, 2011 |
Discuss Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Feature by: Sarah Dodge Red roses, chocolates, and a little fine wine and dine are all so yesterday. This Valentine’s Day, do something extra special for you and your special somebody while enhancing your physical health and mental well being. Spend one day or one week at SOMA Get Fit’s Valentine retreat and experience a romantic adventure that is customized to meet the fitness goals of you and yours. Looking to fly solo? Check them out [...]
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Jan 19, 2011 |
Discuss by Connie Trider We know that our bones help us move and protect our organs from injury, but did you know that they have a huge impact on the health of our immune system? Bone marrow contains red blood cells and white blood cells called lymphocytes. Our white blood cells fight of bacteria and viruses. When we undergo chronic stress, our adrenal glands release cortisol and gluco-corticoids which decrease bone marrow function and weaken our immune system. [...]
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Jan 7, 2011 |
Discuss by Maria Rainier These days, you can get almost anything organic without even going to a specialty store, but the prices are often astronomical in comparison to regular products. Admittedly, organic products are better for you, but not everyone can afford to buy all of them all the time. So if you want to do what’s best for your body and your wallet, check out this list of the top foods that should be purchased organic. I’ve [...]
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Dec 20, 2010 |
Discuss by Connie Trider 1. Keep a liter water bottle on hand at all times! Hunger is often mistaken as thirst! 2. Keep a food journal to keep track of calories. Nibbling calories add up fast! 3. Fill up on steamed or fresh vegetables during the day to ward off hunger in the evenings. Better yet try juicing fresh vegetables! 4. If you drink alcohol, alternate with 8 oz. water with lemon. Lemon is a natural detox agent! [...]
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Dec 18, 2010 |
Discuss By Maria Ranier If you’re looking for a gentle exercise that can improve flexibility and muscle strength while reducing stress, look no further than the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi. Developed centuries ago as a method of self-defense, this “meditation in motion” is a graceful, relaxing way to improve your overall fitness level. Made up of a series of slow movements, Tai Chi is like a slow dance in which one posture flows into the next. [...]
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