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Health & Fitness – Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work

January 8, 2016

It’s that time of year again: New Year’s. For many people, it is a time to set goals for the...

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What Is Arthritis?

December 18, 2015

Arthritis is a very common joint condition that is not well understood. “Arthritis” is not a single disease, but a...

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Health and Fitness – Lower Back Pain

December 3, 2015

About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. I suffer from it periodically...

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How Much Exercise Do Humans Need To Be Healthy?

November 20, 2015

It is well documented that regular exercise produces longer, better, and healthier lives, reduces anxiety and depression, increases our energy,...

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Health & Fitness – Fitness Opportunities in Athens Limestone

November 6, 2015

My friends, family, and students are always asking “What is the best exercise?” A really quick answer is– whatever works...

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Health & Fitness – Fiber

October 17, 2015

Eating healthy may improve your health and lower your need for prescription drugs. Dietary fiber is a component in plant...

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Health & Fitness – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

October 2, 2015

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Health & Fitness – Use of Elastic Bands/Tubing For Exercise

September 18, 2015

In almost all of my classes, personal training sessions, and for my own personal workout, I use some sort of...

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Health & Fitness – Exercise Bike or Treadmill?

September 7, 2015

Two of the more popular exercise machines in the gym and my studio are the stationary bike and treadmill. Outside...

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Benefits of Exercise – Health and Fitness

August 23, 2015

For this edition of Athens Now, I’ve included a table below from the US Department of Health and Human Services...

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How Much Sleep Do We Need?

August 7, 2015

Back when I was in school and starting a career, many people (myself included) in the U.S. associated professional success...

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Coconut Water – “Mother Nature’s Sports Drink?”

July 17, 2015

Lately I have received several questions about coconut water. My standard answer is usually “don’t bother – drink water.” Water...

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Exercise Mistakes That Could Hurt You

July 3, 2015

Exercise provides tremendous benefits for health and wellbeing. However, incorrect form or using equipment and tools incorrectly may diminish results,...

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Health & Fitness – Eggs And The Claim Game

June 18, 2015

Frequently I am asked questions about foods and nutrition as well as exercise. Not too long ago, someone asked me...

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Health & Fitness – Diets

June 6, 2015

As a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and health coach, I am frequently asked “What diet do you recommend?”...

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Health & Fitness – Coronary Artery Disease

May 15, 2015

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a result of the buildup of fatty plaque substances (atherosclerosis) on the inner walls of...

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Health & Fitness – Exercise and Cholesterol

May 1, 2015

Exercise is one of the best ways to lower your cholesterol. We are beginning to understand how it works. First...

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Health & Fitness – Walking

April 17, 2015

Walking! Get up, let’s go! Even if you are a devoted exerciser, you may need to add a little walking...

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Health & Fitness – Exercise And Parkinson’s Disease

April 3, 2015

Exercise is a part of healthy living for everyone. However, for people with Parkinson’s disease, exercise is a vital component...

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Passive Exercise – Working While Not Really Working Out: Whole Body Vibration (WBV)

March 20, 2015

Really? Well that is what is in some of the advertisements. Before you invest in one of these expensive machines...

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