Category Archives: Medical News

When the solution to a problem does not seem to work, a new plan must be devised or failure is inevitable.  As Albert Einstein once said, doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition … Continue reading →

The public and many fitness professionals seem to dismiss declining testosterone levels as a consequence of the aging process, but a new study seems to show that if you can avoid smoking, obesity and depression, you can maintain your testosterone as you … Continue reading →

The Sandy Seven Beach Workout By: Chris Volgraf, CSCS and Keith Burns, CSCS   The summer has finally arrived and many of us head down to our favorite beach town for a getaway weekend or lengthy family vacation.  The problem … Continue reading →

Click the link below the read the article published on MedPage Today which reviews a large prospective study including over 400,000 people. The results of this study, which showed lower death risk among coffee drinkers, is similar to results found … Continue reading →

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! Giving your body the proper fuel in the morning is key to improving work productivity, preventing fatigue and boosting metabolism necessary for weight management (and weight loss!) The best breakfast … Continue reading →

With the popularization of TRX Suspension Training, many people are asking what I think about Suspension Training. When I reply that I am the proud owner of a TRX System for my workout program and it is one of the … Continue reading →

A recent article in the NY Times citing a study performed by Amy A. Knab of Appalachian State University that will soon appear in the Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, shows that exercise at 70 percent of one’s … Continue reading →

INGREDIENTS: 8 (1-ounce) slices 100% whole-grain bread (about 1/4 inch thick) $   1 teaspoon olive oil   1 garlic clove, halved   2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard   4 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced   1 1/3 cups packaged … Continue reading →

Making diet and lifestyle changes to improve your health can often be difficult. Different strategies to implement change work for different people, so being in touch with your body and recognizing your current diet behaviors is key when trying to make healthful changes. … Continue reading →