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Your Waistline Gets Larger With Age Even if You Exercise

September 5, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

You work out hard at the gym and keep your body fat at an enviable 16% but still, your hips and waistline seem to be expanding. What gives? It's not your imagination. Your slowly expanding girth is a phenomenon is a product of the aging process. The good news is…

The Five Foods You Must Add to Your Diet

September 5, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Obesity rates are at an all-time high, with consumers taking advantage of the convenience of fast food and pre-packaged meals. Though these meals require less preparation time than healthier fare, it is still vital that Americans put forth the effort to include fresh, nutrient-dense foods in their diets. Read on…

How Does Aging Affect Muscle Strength and Mass?

September 5, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Some bodybuilders and athletes who have achieved a high level of physical fitness worry about how their strength will be affected by aging. Aging takes its toll on the body and the muscles are not the exception. But how? Find out how aging affects muscle strength and muscle composition. Aging…

Nutritious and Delicious: Seven 100-Calorie Snacks

September 5, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Nutritious and Delicious: Seven 100-Calorie Snacks A walk up and down the aisles of the grocery store will reveal box upon box of 100-calorie snack packs. Chips, cookies, candy, chocolate - the idea is that you can indulge while staying true to your diet since you're limited to a controlled…

Can exercise slow down the aging process

How Exercise Slows Down Aging

September 5, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Exercise helps to ward off common diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer that are associated with aging, but exercise may do more than just keep age-related diseases at bay. Research shows that working out alters cellular DNA in such a way that cells age more slowly.…

Banish Ice Cream Cravings With Banana Soft Serve

September 5, 2011September 5, 2011 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Is there anything more tempting than that bucket of ice cream sitting in the freezer? Whether it's a hot summer day, or you're just craving a bit of something sweet after dinner, it can seem as though the ice cream in the freezer is calling your name. Unfortunately, this sweet…

Can Total Body Tri-Sets Help You Lose Weight?

August 30, 2011September 13, 2011 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Can a weight training workout like Total Body Tri-Sets help you lose weight? Some people spend hours at home or at the gym working out on cardio machines hoping to walk or run off the fat. Then they walk past the weight rack, never bothering to pick up a weight.…

Is Resistance Training a Good Cardiovascular Workout?

August 28, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Most fitness experts recommend a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training to build muscle strength and boost aerobic capacity and heart health. Traditionally, cardio exercises such as running, aerobics or cycling were thought to be best for cardiovascular training and resistance workouts best for building muscle strength. But these…

5 Appetite Hormones That Control How Much You Eat

August 28, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Your stomach is growling, and you can't get your mind off of food. Hunger is a powerful motivator that sends you running to the kitchen for a meal or a snack. If you're like most people, you have a good appetite. Maybe too good. But have you ever wondered what…

Stress and Weight Gain: Can Stress Cause You to Get Fat?

August 28, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Eating too much and eating the wrong foods can cause you to gain body fat, but there's growing evidence that stress can also make it more difficult to zip up your jeans. What is the link between stress and weight gain? Stress, Stress Hormones, and Cortisol When you're under stress,…