Category Archives: Medical News

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Andrew Goring, CSCS

by Deborah Jeffery, RDN, LD Statistics show that approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at some time in her life, and worldwide, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. While some risk factors are … Continue reading →

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Functional Training: Truly functional or just a trend?

Posted on September 13, 2017 by katiasilv

Every year new fitness trends arrive such as Plyo, Zumba, High Intensity Interval Training (i.e. P90x or Insanity), but functional training isn’t only trendy. When you look up functional training it is typically defined as an exercise program that promotes … Continue reading →

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Fish Tacos with Cabbage-Carrot Slaw and Spicy Crema

Posted on September 12, 2017 by fairfaxrd

Lighten up Taco Tuesdays with this low-fat, protein-packed fish taco recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 cup light sour cream 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles 1 cup peeled, coarsely shredded jicama (3 ounces) 1 cup shredded red cabbage (2 ounces) … Continue reading →

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Portion Control Tips for Dining Out

Posted on September 6, 2017 by fairfaxrd

Dining out often poses a challenge for people struggling to lose and/or maintain a healthy weight. It’s no surprise that restaurants make it easy to unintentionally consume excess calories when faced with larger portion sizes and hidden calories (oils, butter, … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Unexplained Knee Pain? Maybe You Have ITBS! by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

Many runners think they have a knee injury when they start noticing swelling and pain on the outside of their knee. Recently I had a consult with a man who had knee pain “out of the blue.” He wasn’t given … Continue reading →

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Sick of Being in the Gym? Take a Hike! by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

With fall quickly approaching it’ll be a great time to pack up and enjoy this beautiful time of year. My brother and I hiked Mount Lafayette in New Hampshire last week. If you are ever in that area I highly … Continue reading →

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Sideline Fitness

Posted on August 9, 2017 by fairfaxep

In anticipation of my children’s fall sport schedule, long practices, and even the travel time to get to get them to practice, I am getting my exercise gear ready and scoping out the practice field for a little me time. … Continue reading →

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Back Discomfort? Try this exercise!

Posted on August 4, 2017 by katiasilv

Back pain/discomfort is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among Americans. Some people will resort to avoiding all movements in general (not a good idea) or some will ignore the pain until it becomes unbearable. Lets try to take … Continue reading →

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What should your weekly workout routine look like?

Posted on July 25, 2017 by katiasilv

Between aerobic (cardio) and resistance (strength/weight) training, it seems impossible to create the perfect exercise routine. There are benefits to all forms of exercise whether it is moderate intensity cardio, high intensity interval training, or muscle group specific weight training. … Continue reading →

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Summer Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Posted on July 21, 2017 by fairfaxrd

Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups extra virgin olive oil Salt – dash Freshly ground black pepper 6 cups loosely packed mixed torn greens such as romaine, red or … Continue reading →

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