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Free Weights vs. Machines?

October 20, 2011 by Eric Broser

Q. If all things are equal will I get faster results from free weights or from machines? A. Unless you have an injury free weights should always be your choice of exercise for several reasons. Here are a few advantages of free weights: – Using barbells & dumbbells are much more effective in strengthing/developing synergistic muscles, e.g. rotator cuff. – Biomechanically free weights match the natural movements of the body. – Overall you will develop greater strength & size using free weights. – Overall power is achieved much more efficiently. Here are a few … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Awareness and Exercise Benefits

October 20, 2011 by Laura Mak, MS

With this month being Breast Cancer Awareness month, most of us, unfortunately, have been touched by breast cancer in some way. We may know a friend, sister, or mother who has been stricken with breast cancer. The more awareness and fundraising we create the more research can be done in finding cures. According to most doctors, the best preventative medicine is early detection. This is true in my mom’s case. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2000, and in June she went in for a mastectomy. Following the surgery was a long and tough road ahead, as she continued … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer, Women's Health Tagged With: breast cancer awareness, breast cancer prevention, cancer exercises, Fitness Expert, fitness goals, IFBB Fitness Pro, Laura Mak, Mak Attack Fitness

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2011 by Kimberly Rodgers, LCSW, RPT-S

Thank you for joining us this month in honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second leading cause of female deaths due to cancer (after lung cancer) http://nbcam.org. According to Breastcancer.org, an estimated 207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in 2010 in the U.S. Many are surprised to learn that breast cancer can also affect men, although the chances are reduced with one out of 100 cases being male. http://nbcam.org Although breast cancer cannot be completely avoided, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer, Motivation, Women's Health

Fitness Can Be A Lifeline For Cancer Survivors

October 1, 2011 by eFitFamily Guest Author

Mental and physical stress is definitely two everyday factors in the life of someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Though a cancer diagnosis of any kind (including common cancers such as breast cancer and even rare cancers like mesothelioma) can cause anxiety and stress, there is something that cancer survivors can do to help improve their day-to-day well being. Cancer patients who exercise consistently have been shown to have lower mortality rates and better quality of life than those patients who are inactive. It may not be the first thing on the mind of a survivor after they come home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer, Physical Illness, Women's Health

Pink Ribbon Restorative Yoga for Healing and Recovery

September 26, 2011 by Missy Balsam

In honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this article highlights the amazing work of two Naples, FL yoga instructors, LiRa Bennett and Gretchen Ross. They are the founders of Pink Ribbon Restorative Yoga, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and men heal and find strength in their journeys with varying illnesses, but who mostly are in recovery from cancer. I had the honor of taking one of their three weekly classes, and I experienced first-hand the love, caring and grace that emanates from these two women. Their class is specially geared to the needs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer, Exercise, Inspiration, Motivation, Women's Health, Yoga Tagged With: breast cancer awareness, florida, naples, pink ribbon, restorative, Yoga, yoga class

5 Cancer Prevention Tips that May Save your Life

September 25, 2011 by Angelique Millis

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Filed Under: Cancer, Motivation, Physical Health, Women's Health Tagged With: angelique millis, breast cancer prevention, cancer awareness, cancer fighting tips, cancer prevention, october breast cancer awareness month

The Story on Strength…

September 11, 2011 by Eric Broser

Q: A friend of mine told me he read that there are many types of strength, but he could not explain their differences. Can you clarify? A: Your friend is correct. There ARE many types of strength. Let’s take a quick look at each… Limit Strength: this is defined as the maximum amount of force your muscles can produce. This type of strength is not likely to be seen except under the most extreme of circumstances, such as life-threatening situations or under the influence of certain drugs…PCP for example. Maximal Strength: this is defined a the most force your muscles can produce … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Tips, Motivation

Staying Well

September 1, 2011 by Alvina Quatrano, BA, LMT

It’s important to build our immune systems so that we can show up for all the things we do. A regular supplement program supervised by your nutritionist or nurse practitioner is a valuable individualized plan that keeps you operating at your optimum functioning level. This can change as you strengthen and need different or fewer things depending on quality of nutrition that can create wellness. For example, be sure you’re not eating things to which you’re unknowingly allergic--simple blood tests can determine this. Good habits help us to stay well and exercising discipline early on so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Eating, Integrative Wellness, Massage, Other Integrative Health, Physical Health Tagged With: Acupressure, diet, immune system

Honnor Moore, Persistent Focused Determination

August 30, 2011 by Kimberly Rodgers, LCSW, RPT-S

"Take your healing path seriously and change something today. One little change today will bring a big change tomorrow." - Honnor Moore, from her blog:www.howweheal.blogspot.com Join me in finding inspiration through the journey of Honnor Moore, fitness model champion, who will not let rheumatoid arthritis get the best of her. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease, whereby the body’s immune system painfully attacks healthy tissue, resulting in inflammation of the joints and muscles. It is a chronic condition and can damage cartilage, tendons, and bones, often leading to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Motivation, Physical Illness, Professional Insight

Stamp out Childhood Obesity- 5 Steps for Healthy, Fit Kid

August 20, 2011 by Angelique Millis

With the convenience of fast-food on every corner and the increased popularity of computers and electronic gaming, it is no secret that childhood obesity has been on the rise for the past 3 decades. According to recent studies conducted on US Americans, the childhood obesity rate has more than doubled for preschool children aged 2-5 years and adolescents aged 12-19 years, and it has more than tripled for children aged 6-11 years. Approximately nine million children over 6 years of age are considered obese. Parents have an obligation to educate their children on exercise and diet, and to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child/Teen Exercise, Child/Teen Health, Child/Teen Nutrition, Family Exercise, Family Nutrition, Mindful Parents Tagged With: angelique millis, Childhood Obesity, Healthy habits, kids activities, kids fatloss, kids fitness