Maintaining balance and agility as we age can be difficult. Throughout time we limit physical activities, muscles weaken and our ability to re…
Intense cardio workouts tend to produce the best results, but they can also be challenging. Interval training, also known as high-intensity in…
Intense cardio workouts tend to produce the best results, but they can also be challenging. Interval training, also known as high-intensity in…
For more than 20 years, supplement companies have been promoting fish oil (omega-3) supplements to help with various conditions. They’re suppo…
Eating breakfast is controversial advice. For years fitness professionals have suggested that the best way to lose weight was to do cardio bef…
In March of 2020, gyms across the country were ordered to shut down. People began ordering exercise equipment and started putting together hom…
Last week I wrote about the four most common causes of joint pain and how exercise can reduce or eliminate that pain. There’s just one catch. …
For the public’s safety and the safety of staff, all services at the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County are currently by appointmen…
Joint pain is one of the big reasons people stop exercising or avoid starting in the first place. That’s a mistake. There are four primary cau…
Fashion is famous for repeating itself. It’s said that if you live long enough, many of the things that were in style during your youth will return.
The first time I wrote an article about how many pills Americans were taking was in 2005. Then the best estimates said approximately 44% of th…
Going to the gym is how many people get in shape. But the difference between success and failure is what you do while you’re there. If you’ve …
Artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes are embraced to cut down on calories for an increasingly obese America. They’re also an option for …
Two people who do the same cardio program rarely get the same results. Several things determine how effective it’s going to be.
Progress is relentless. Something that’s considered an essential part of life today may not even exist tomorrow. Growing up, my family used ma…
Time is the most precious thing you have. How you use it, can mean the difference between sickness or health, happiness or depression. It can …
As we age, a simple fall can turn deadly. Last week I shared tips on how to fall-proof your home. This week I’d like to focus on you. Things y…
How afraid are you of falling? When you’re a child, taking a tumble is a normal part of everyday life. As we get older, we learn how to balanc…
Questions often come up as people begin their fitness journey. Some of those include: How often should you exercise? How long should workouts …
One of the earliest published studies on the benefits of walking came out in 1953. Jerry Morris and colleagues studied London Transport Author…
Picking up a healthy habit is surprisingly difficult. You might know it’s important to get regular exercise and eat healthy, but all those thi…
We know the holidays can be difficult. Keeping healthy isn’t usually a priority. So we built a game to inspire you, WeBeFit Bingo.
One of the keys to successful aging is the ability to maintain your health and independence. A study in the journal BMC Geriatrics sums up suc…
Winter is a challenging time for many people to work out. The sun isn’t up as long, it’s cold and snow can really mess with outdoor activities…
The human foot is an incredible piece of engineering. A single foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, more than 100 muscles tendons and ligaments.…
Apple cider vinegar or ACV is promoted as a virtual cure-all for dozens of conditions. A quick search online turns up claims it can fight card…
Home workouts have spiked because of lockdowns and quarantines around the world. With the right programs, you can get excellent results. But t…
For years I’ve offered tips and suggestions on how to eat less. Strategies you can use when you’re visiting family and friends to avoid a bing…