by John Panopoulos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, Diet - Weight Loss, exercise, functional-medicine
Running Shoes Replacement Time is every 250 miles. There are three basic options: – Motion Control Shoes – Designed for people with low or no arches, these shoes are for runners who strike the ground on the outer edge of their foot. Avoid overly stiff shoes as...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, exercise
If you have a tight IT band, this is a great exercise to perform using a foam roller. Lie on your side with your affected thigh over a foam roll. Lift your shoulders off of the floor with your arm and roll the fleshy part your mid & lower thigh back and forth over...
by John Panopoulos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, exercise
Hormones – Testosterone is the reason men have a higher metabolism and burn fat faster. They also have more lean, fat-burning muscle which burns calories faster. All in all, they burn calories 5 – 10% faster than women. However, as men age, they begin to...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jan 3, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, exercise
How Much Exercise Do You REALLY Need to Lose Weight? You may want to reconsider your weight loss plan after we reveal the results of several studies. Evidence now suggests that both exercise and caloric restriction are necessary components of a successful weight loss...
by Website Administrator | Nov 3, 2017 | Active Health News, exercise, pain-relief
Thoracic Rotation: An easy exercise for your upper and mid-back. No equipment required! Thoracic Rotation Begin on your hands and knees and shift back so that your buttock is on your heels. Place one hand behind your neck with your elbow pointing downward. Rotate your...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jul 8, 2017 | Active Health News, exercise
Low Row Attach the center of an elastic exercise band to a doorknob or other sturdy object in front of you. Grasp one end of the band in each hand and with straight arms at your side, stretch the band backwards. Keep your palms facing backward and arms pointed...
