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Controlling Sodium Intake

Controlling Sodium Intake

Having an adequate amount of nutrients is essential to proper health, but in the case of sodium, it’s easy to have too much of a good thing. In a super-sized food culture, controlling sodium intake can be an uphill climb.

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Core Stability

Core Stability

The core is where the most of the body’s power is derived. It provides the foundation for all movements of the arms and legs. The core must therefore be strong and be capable of dynamic flexibility and synergistic function in its movements in order to achieve maximum performance.

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Core Stability in Action

Core Stability in Action

Athletes often focus on developing a specific set of muscles needed for a particular sport, often overlooking the importance of core stability.

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Personal Trainers Celebrating July Anniversaries

Personal Trainers Celebrating July Anniversaries

5 Years
10 Years

15 Years

Melissa Martin
Justin Smith
Brent Fourtner
Shirley Borgese
Steven Tourtual
Troy Kirchhoff
Mel Robinson
Jeff Cerciello
Fred Borzumato
John Brown
Lysa Josey
Cathy Schacht
Joann Yates
Hugo Eraso
Kimberly Eraso
Mandy Strangio
Erin Cox
Tim Cook
Maury Washington
Keala Smith
Gerald Robinson
Elroy Phillips
Yolande Carson
Isabel DeMelo
Robert Saka
Michael Searcy
Alvin Slaughter
Martin Velez
Vicki Howard
Julio Reyes
Jason Eyanson
Marsha Myers
Cynthia King
Andrew Leskin
Nicholas Garrison
Judy Carr
Lora Davis
Sharon Ryan
Melody Swartz
Patrick Genova
Lonnie Adam
Kristi Hunter
Meira Melman
Michael Rodgers
Angela Roybal
Nancy Skube
Keleigh Hall
Roslyn Isakowitz
Julie Thornberg
Paul Barker
Rebecca Morris
Brett Kehler
Leonard Pfeffer
Valerie Graney
Timothy Gallagher

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Feeding the Follicles: Nutrition & Hair Loss

Feeding the Follicles: Nutrition & Hair Loss

Short and sassy, long and silky, braids or dreadlocks or Mohawks. Regardless of the shade or color, our choice of hairstyle can speak volumes about our personalities. It may be surprising to note that our hair also has another voice, that which decries our overall health and well being.

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Dealing with Foot Surgery

Dealing with Foot Surgery

Sooner or later, either you or your clients may require major foot surgery. That’s why it is important to know what foot surgery can involve and what post-operative exercises can be used.

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Personal Trainers Celebrating June Anniversaries

Personal Trainers Celebrating June Anniversaries

5 Years
10 Years

15 Years

Eddy Smith
Shaloma Allen
Christopher Densman
Angie Schumacher
Amber Speer
Kevin Baek
Mitch Barker
Julie McKeown
Elizabeth Boos
Anthony Cefali
Ellen Dinnerman
Lawrence D. Lee III
Eric Rabinovitz
Joe Craig
Charlie Amerson
Jessie Payne
Jill Lehrer
Victor Olvera
Suzanne Piehl
Milton Lake
Paula Sharon
Samuel Davis

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Cholesterol: Knowing Your Numbers

Cholesterol: Knowing Your Numbers

With the ongoing talk about cholesterol, it’s important to remember that the human body requires the stuff just to survive. As with many things in life, the issue is one of balance.

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