By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN Exercise is defined as bodily exertion for the sake of developing or maintaining physical fitness. We don’t typically think of exercise as a valid treatment for our medical issues, but an overwhelming body of research supports this important component for health. Exercise in the proper dosage is an effective prescription…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Do you begin a new exercise routine going full-out, every day, only to stop abruptly when the first hiccup prevents you from getting to the gym? If so, you may be an exercise perfectionist. In any perfectionistic behavior, we set ourselves up for failure by taking an “all or nothing”…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN People are becoming more sedentary due to constantly being on the phone, watching TV, or playing video games. Many people also have desk jobs, where they may be sitting most of the day. Being inactive can have a negative impact on our health in the following ways:
By Erin McKenna RDN, CDN Resistance or strength training is when you use a specific muscle against external resistance. Resistance training includes free-weights, body weight, or weight machines.
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN It is very beneficial to teach your children the importance of exercise early in life. This will help them develop a lifelong habit of physical activity. Physical activity is not only good for keeping them fit and energetic, but it also helps with focus and social skills.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Are you exercising consistently and watching what you eat but still have hit a weight loss plateau? What if I told you that you can blast through that plateau by changing up HOW you exercise? You can spin yourself thin! That doesn’t mean you can abandon all of the changes…
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN There are times during the cold weather when you don’t want to venture outside to go to the gym. These are the times we tend to skip our workouts. However, a lack of exercise can affect our mood as well as our joints. It’s important to get those feel-good endorphins pumping…
By, Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN Nowadays, your smartphone can do just about anything. Did you know you can use that smartphone as a personal trainer of sorts, too? Fitness apps can help motivate you to exercise. While no app is going to take the place of professional advice from a physician, registered dietitian, physical therapist…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN We know that exercise and activity are so beneficial for our health. Exercise helps with weight control and maintenance, helps decrease blood pressure and risk of heart disease, improves glucose control, strengthens our bones, and helps with stress and sleep. Most of us know these benefits, but still we…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Fitness trackers have become a very common accessory. The trick is to use them effectively to help you achieve your goals. It has never been easier to monitor and track your physical activity, and other lifestyle habits such as diet. From the many wearable devices or smartwatches on the…