Guest Appearance on Power Your Life TV with Dr Jo Anne White

It was great to be one of the first guests on Power Your Life TV show with Dr Jo Anne White. She said a key thing about exercise… “You have no excuses.” What the video to find out why.

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Why We Make Fitness New Year’s Resolutions

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. It almost feels like we’re on a treadmill just trying to keep up with time! We make resolutions for the new year and by the time we know it, the year has passed and we may have only committed to just a few of them. One of the most popular resolutions is to start exercising to get in shape. Why is this such a common resolution? A new year means a new you. People are always looking for some type of spiritual re-birth when the new calendar year begins. In other words, it is more mental than physical. Feeling guilty. Human nature can be difficult to handle at times, and too much of anything is never a good thing. Moderation is the key. If we learn to control our urges, we might not feel so guilty. The influence of society. Americans seem to have an obsession with weight and physical appearance. Everywhere you look, whether it’s on TV, the internet or in magazines, health issues are always at the trending. You just cannot avoid it. Family pressure. Believe it or not, family plays a big part in this scenario. We look to them for comfort and direction. Sometimes they encourage us to do the right thing, sometimes they don’t. Always trust yourself. New year resolutions are pointless if you don’t follow through with them, so try to stay committed. A person who makes health and fitness a priority everyday shouldn’t have to wait until the end of the year to change their lifestyle. Make it a part of your life each and every day of the...

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When Being Health Conscious, Let’s Not Forget to Build Muscle

It seems that every time we generally talk about health, the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind is weight loss, which I have no issues about. After all, with so much influence from television, magazine articles and the internet,  how can anyone be expected to think otherwise? Case closed, right? Not so fast. Here is something else we should all start thinking more about: building muscle. That’s right… BUILDING MUSCLE! Let me list a few facts to keep in mind when you start working on your muscles: 1. Muscles burn more energy than fat. If you are fat with no muscle, your body will burn fewer calories, especially when you are inactive. The good news is that muscles burn more calories than fat, even when you are resting. A little effort to build some muscle pays off, many times over, with the benefits of fat burning. 2. If your body is covered with a healthy layer of muscle, it will be strong enough to support your skeleton. You will probably have fewer injuries related to falls. If you do injure yourself, you will be more likely to recover faster with fewer complications. Your body will be strong enough to compensate temporarily for your injuries. 3. In order to build muscle, you need to exercise. Exercising has numerous benefits for your health and well-being. You get to build muscle while you benefit from the increased oxygen supply, the increased blood supply and the mood enhancing benefits of exercise. The above are just a few of the many benefits of including a muscle-building program to your schedule. The evidence is overwhelming. Just remember to check with your doctor first and then hire a certified personal trainer to show you the proper way. You will not regret it. So the next time you hear someone bring up the topic of health make sure you tell them about importance of building muscle and you will definitely stand out in the crowd!...

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What is the “Real” Secret to Staying Young and Healthy?

At a recent networking group I attend a few weeks ago in NJ, I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely 75-year-old woman who, for the purpose of this post, I will refer to as “Martha”. As I entered the establishment, I encountered many professionals who represented a variety of businesses in the area – lawyers, accountants, realtors, bankers, etc.. As I introduced myself to all of these people, I came across one person who made the biggest impression on me since my professor at my personal training school last year. What I immediately noticed about Martha was that she was a very energetic and outgoing individual. She told me that she knew who I was because she attended a Networking Lunch meeting about a month ago at which I was the guest speaker. I thanked her for coming to the lunch meeting, and I asked her what she thought about my presentation. She replied,” I have attended many networking meeting’s in my life and none of them inspired me as much as yours did, except you forgot one thing.” I sat there for a moment, and I honestly did not know what to say next. So, at the end of the business luncheon, I went up to Martha and asked her if she would offer any clues or at least tell me what I had neglected to say in my speech and she told me something I would never forget she said,  “I have seen many things in my life, I have watched many tragedies before me, but the only thing that’s ever given me strength to live this long, besides exercising, watching what I eat and a family that loves me, has always been a “GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR!” And that my friends, you can take to the bank....

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