2015 | My Fitness Tunes

Family Workout Tips for Spring

by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 15th, 2015| Fitness Expert, Medical

We are several months into the New Year and hopefully have developed some good healthy habits that includes healthy nutrition, exercise and sleep. Time, determination and dedication are required to make a habit. In general, it takes 3-4 weeks of repetitive actions to create a habit. Feelings of accomplishment

5 Low Cost Foods to Eat for a Blast of Protein

by Marnie Bii April 14th, 2015| Healthy Eating, Superfoods

While focusing on increasing your fitness levels or reshaping your body, you need to regularly eat high quality foods that offer a nice balance of nutrients. One of the most important nutrients in muscle building and toning is protein. The inclusion of at least one protein rich food in

5 Features of the New Apple Watch

by Jessica B. April 9th, 2015| Accessories, Technology

The launch of the Apple watch is one of the biggest tech events of the year, and one of its major features is to make it an ideal piece of workout tech and a replacement for your fitness band. So what makes the Apple Watch such a great little

The Eyes Have It

by Joan Jacobsen April 8th, 2015| Fitness Expert, Senior

When did you start wearing eye glasses, as a school child to see the blackboard better or did you find you needed them for reading, computer work or operating a vehicle in your later years? I started requiring eyewear when I turned forty-five, I was actually happy to utilize

Quick, Healthy Steak Fajitas With Fresh Guacamole

by Marnie Bii April 7th, 2015| Healthy Eating, Nutrition

When you think about healthy meals, does your mind go straight for bland vegetables and plain lean cuts of meat? If so, it's time to change that outlook with healthy, yet delicious, ingredients cooked up with tasty spices. Flavor does not need to mean the dish is fattening or

6 Full Body Exercises to Get Your Beach Body Ready

by Joe Lawrence April 6th, 2015| Strength Training

The summer is right around the corner, and that means bathing suit weather, which means bathing suits. If you are like me, there is still a lot of work to do before hitting the beaches. Have no fear, because full body workouts are here.

When thinking about the upcoming summer

3 Awesome Ways Yoga Melts Away Stress

by Marnie Bii April 3rd, 2015| Mind & Body, Stress

Yoga directly addresses all of the mechanisms that allow stress to run out of control. With yoga, you must control your breathing, focus on movements and work out all of your excess energy. While you hold each pose, your yoga instructor will regularly remind you to keep your breathing

4 Skin Care Items to Keep in Your Gym Bag

by Marnie Bii April 2nd, 2015| Accessories, Gym Bag

As you workout toward better health and an improved figure, you might feel perplexed with worsening skin issues. Exercise, especially when it results in rapid weight loss, has the potential to cause breakouts and compositional changes that wreak havoc on your motivation. Luckily, you can stock your gym bag

VideoMD Transitional Care Competition

by Dean Heller MD April 1st, 2015| Fitness Expert, Medical

This month we present a special article to focus on healthcare innovation, and introduce you to a new product that helps save lives.Â VideoMD transitional care helps educate patients after they are discharged from the hospital.Â It educates patients, and helps doctors and hospitals collaborate to improve patient care.Â

Combine Music and Exercise to Improve Your Mood

by Marnie Bii March 27th, 2015| Mind & Body, Seasonal

As you wait for the sun to come out full time, you might find your mood dropping to dangerously sad levels from time to time. You can artificially boost your mood by exercising and listening to music while waiting for the sun's assistance. Both music and exercise have a

20 Ways to Recharge on the Weekend

by Suzanne Foglio March 25th, 2015| Fitness Expert, Holistic

â€œIf you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.â€ Kris

4 Ways to Stay Satisfied While Cutting Calories

by Marnie Bii March 24th, 2015| Diet Strategy, Healthy Eating

Unless other health problems complicate your weight loss journey, cutting calories down to a suitable deficit is one of the best ways to lose pounds at a reasonable rate. Unfortunately, cutting calories also tends to feel like torture unless you change other aspects of your diet and habits too.

Archives for 2015

Exercise is the Best Medicine This Holiday Season

A Workout Routine for the Busy Holiday Season

Holiday Ab Preparation

Do You Really Need More Protein?

Martial Arts Leg Strength

Soccer Leg Strength Exercises for All

Practical Leg Strength

Everyday Leg Exercises Using Body Weight