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Get Healthy in 10 Minutes
Exercise for 10 minutes. Whether it's walking, working out to an exercise video or lifting light weights, three 10-minute routines add up to the 30 minutes of exercise that experts recommend you do on most days of the week!. Read more on attaining that leaner, stronger body
Fun Family Fitness
An active family is a healthy family. Unfortunately, all too often, work deadlines and busy schedules prevent us from making the time to be active with our children. Now is the perfect time to - literally - step up to the plate and model healthy exercise behaviors for our children. Read more about ways to get everyone moving while having fun.
Healthy Travel Tips
When you're on vacation or traveling for business, do your best intentions for healthy eating and keeping active fly out the window? Keeping on track while on the road (or on a cruise ship) isn't as hard as it seems. These simple suggestions fit easily into even the busiest of travel itineraries. Read more about healthy travel tips.
Seven Tips to Get Yourself into Swimsuit Shape!
Spring is the season to make a fresh start and now is a great time to get ready for summer. To help you look your best and make it into a swimsuit, Jenny Craig Chief Nutritionist, Lisa Talmini has these tips for you.
Holiday Fitness
When you think about typical tailgate fare, what comes to mind? Overstuffed sandwiches packed with salami and cheese... washed down with a six-pack of beer, a large bag of chips and guacamole?
Get Moving and Get Healthy
Ask any exercise aficionado about the benefits of working out, and the list is almost endless. Weight loss, weight maintenance, an enhanced cardiovascular system, and improved muscle tone and flexibility rank among the top physical benefits. Mentally, exercise lifts your spirits, giving you a natural "feel-good" sensation as your endorphin levels rise. It's also a terrific way to reduce stress, particularly after a busy day at work or juggling too many things on the home front.
Common "Body" Myths
Myth: I can turn fat into muscle. Fact: Fat and muscle are distinct tissues. The only way to positively change your body composition is to lose fat by burning calories and gain muscle by engaging in resistance activity.
Getting Help From A Professional
Do you want help beginning a physical activity routine? Don't know where to start? Seeking the help of a trained professional can get you on the right track to beginning a safe and effective physical activity routine. There are two types of professional help to consider-initial consultation and ongoing training.
Getting Started
Deciding to be more physically active is the first step to a healthier you. Congratulations on taking this step! Before you hit the pavement, jump in the pool or head to the gym, take a look at the "whys" and "hows" of starting a successful and safe activity routine.
