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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Health and Fitness Archives
What Is Arthritis?
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
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?
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
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
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)
This article is reprinted with permission of the American College of Sports Medicine. Copyright © 2011 American College of Sports...
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Health & Fitness – Use of Elastic Bands/Tubing For Exercise
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?
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
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?
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?”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Really? Well that is what is in some of the advertisements. Before you invest in one of these expensive machines...
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