I cycled into the village of Clinton Sunday morning, and it didn’t appear that there was much going on downtown…until I glimpsed two men down the street in a Clinton Fire Department truck wearing pink shirts and holding pink balloons. Naturally, I was intrigued.
Are you a baby boomer, age 50 or older, or about to hit that milestone number? Congratulations! It’s a great time to be alive. In 1900, the average life expectancy was just 47 years. Today that number is close to 80, and it’s likely to increase further in the years ...
We know fruit has many nutritional benefits, including supplying a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and thousands of bioactive compounds, plus they taste good! Do these fruits really have magical powers as some manufacturers claim? Cranberries These contain polyphenols called proanthocyanidins which can help prevent urinary tract infections during ...
A new client’s first class at Pure Barre can be pretty strenuous, and for Carrie Bristol, it was no exception.
Spring has officially begun, and with it comes tasty fruits and vegetables and the opportunity to diversify your workout! One great way to take advantage of the spring season is to enjoy spring produce. Some popular spring fruits include all types of berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are all ...
The Paleo diet has been of interest to my athletes lately. The general idea of the Paleo diet is eating what the first humans ate: Wild plants and animals. The Paleo diet is like stepping back in time before processed foods and the cultivation of vegetables high in starch. The ...
After all the training we do, it is important to make sure our muscles are healthy and strong to endure and accomplish our fitness goals. Below are a few tips to use in order to protect our muscles from injury. 1. Keep your muscles warm. Before starting a workout, make ...
There are many different opinions on whether it is better to work out with other people or on your own. There are definite benefits to both options as well as some downfalls. Those who believe it is better to work out with others see the main benefit to be motivation. ...
As the 'at home' trainer of Debbie Lounds — a contestant in a weight-loss themed reality TV show — I committed to finding out what it takes to be "The Biggest Loser." When I first met Debbie at the end of July 2011, I thought, "This is going to be ...
Well, it has come! Our first Michigan snow of the season! Many Michiganders feel excited about the snow, while others start to get the winter blues. In order to beat those winter blues follow the tips below.
With November in full swing, that means that Thanksgiving and the weather that makes us all want to become couch potatoes is just around the corner. Thanksgiving begins the holiday season of many tasty treats that are not always the healthiest of foods. So in order to prepare for the ...
Let’s face it. Of all the holidays we celebrate, Halloween can seem like a nightmare for the health conscious. There’s nothing like gorging on candy, caramel and crystal-coated snacks to get your insulin levels surging and tempting you toward a mad sugar addiction. It makes life after Halloween seem kind ...
The following is a guest post from Emily Seitz who is doing a six-week internship with Melissa Gerharter. Winter is almost here, which means cold and flu season is too. Since 70 percent of the body’s immune system lives in the digestive tract, maintaining a strong gastrointestinal system is essential for ...
The following is a guest post from Michael Korona, a dietetic intern who is spending a six-week rotation with Melissa Gerharter. On Oct. 16, thousands will be participating in the Detroit Free Press Marathon and Half-Marathon, crossing between Detroit and Canada. Every one of those participants will get to the ...
With fall upon us, our outdoor workouts are getting a little chilly! There are just a few key pieces of clothing that are necessary to keep warm and survive the elements: Fitted pants, a base layer, an insulating layer for your upper body as well as a wind and water-proof ...
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