Does Zinc Really Cure the Common Cold?
Does zinc cure the common cold? This is a common, and serious question these days, as many people have colds and are looking for anything that will help. The answer is No. Zinc is a non soluble metal consisting of two zinc atoms sharing a pair of electrons that is used in industry to galvanize […]
3 Weight-Lifting Routines for Post-Rehab Clients
Anyone who is physically active and has experienced a sports related injury or setback knows that it can feel like the end of the world when they are recommended to rest and wait for their body to recover. When this occurs, muscles are constrained in a cast, or are inactive because of an injury and will begin to reduce […]
Core Essentials: Beyond Ab & Back Routines
Getting a strong core means moving beyond a simple ab and back routine and incorporating exercises that develop a strong core, and a stable power center. Your core is your engine of control through life. A strong base of support at the core of the body allows for better transfer of forces to the extremities […]
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5 Crash Diets That Will Derail Personal Training Efforts
Crash diets have always had a huge appeal to people who are looking to drop pounds and drop them quickly. Unfortunately, they are not always the ideal way to go when you’re working on a long-term weight-loss goal, but we can’t deny they provide substantial results.
10 Food and Nutrition Habits for a Healthier Happier You
“A healthy lifestyle” is an all-encompassing term that has expanded over the years as we gain more insight into the different elements that play into holistic health.
The Ice Bucket Challenge: ALS & The Media
While the ice budget challenge is not new, as it has been around in one form or another during 2013-2014 it as gained national attention very recently and is now primarily linked to raising money for greater awareness, and “research” in the area of ALS [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis–commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease]. There […]
Personal Trainer Sales Manager – Minnesota
Personal Trainer Sales Manager Description: Anytime Fitness is the premiere 24/7 co-ed fitness facility. Our facilities offer a clean, friendly, and safe environment for our members, as well as access to over 2000 clubs world-wide. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our members, and providing the personal attention they need to reach their goals […]
Health Coach – New Jersey
Health Coach Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Health Coach participates as a member of the care team by assisting in the planning, providing, and evaluating of patient care and education under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner or Provider. The Health Coach participates with the multidisciplinary treatment team by assisting in the development of the multidisciplinary […]