Diet Myths
Many people have bought into the myths and misconceptions about foods and how they affect our health and/or weight loss. These...
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Carol Michaels
Jul 9, 2015
Social Fitness
What makes one fitness studio more popular than the one down the block? Both studios can have highly credentialed trainers and state of...
Carol Michaels
Jul 1, 2015
The Role of Exercise in a Survivorship Plan
There are numerous issues that need to be covered in a survivorship plan. I will focus on physical activity. Exercise is an important...
Carol Michaels
Jun 29, 2015
What Fitness Professionals Need To Know About Posture & Balance
As desk jobs increase, the number of people with good posture decreases. Sadly, poor posture is now developing at younger and younger...
Carol Michaels
Jun 25, 2015
Nine Reasons To Make Fitness Part Of Your Cancer Recovery Plan
Exercise is an essential component of the cancer recovery process. After surgery, it is important to build strength and flexibility in...
Carol Michaels
Jun 25, 2015
What Should You Know About Osteoporosis as Fitness Professional?
Osteoporosis means porous bone and is a disease that weakens the bones. It is a serious health issue with 44 million people at risk for...
Carol Michaels
Jun 17, 2015
Weight Loss Is More Than Counting Calories
It may be necessary to stay way from white starches like refined grains and refined sugars. These foods also can cause an increased...
Carol Michaels
Jun 16, 2015
Using the Stability Ball
We have witnessed an explosion of new equipment and training methods over the years. One of my favorite fitness workouts involves the...
Carol Michaels
Jun 16, 2015
Supplements in excess shown to increase risk of cancer
University of Colorado Cancer Center investigator Tim Byers, MD, MPH, has research that indicates that over-the-counter supplements may...
Carol Michaels
May 23, 2015
Small Group Training for Cancer Survivors
I have been a fitness professional and cancer exercise specialist for 20 years. One the the best ways to help someone feel better during...
Carol Michaels
May 13, 2015
Why Core Strength Is Important For Cancer Survivors
A weak core in a cancer survivor can lead to further health issues such as poor balance and poor posture. Balance issues can develop due...
Carol Michaels
Apr 15, 2015
The Effect of Breast Cancer Surgery and Treatments on Cancer Survivors' Balance
The breast cancer survivor’s balance can suffer after surgical procedures. We find this to be especially acute with the TRAM flap...
Carol Michaels
Mar 29, 2015
Combat Chemotherapy With Nutrition
Combat Chemotherapy: Nutrition to Carry You Through Eating right is something that everybody should try to do, but when you’re going...
Guest Post by Jonathan Angelilli
Mar 22, 2015
The Massive Fitness Trend that's Not Healthy
There is a massive trend in the fitness industry to glorify exercise as an all-out war on the body. I call it the militarization of...
Carol Michaels
Mar 10, 2015
Balance Training After Cancer
Balance exercises will help you regain function and mobility for activities of daily living and are a key component for recovery after...
Guest Blogger
Mar 6, 2015
Weight Loss Tips From A Weight Loss Success Story
After losing 70 lbs - 28% down from my peak - I learned these 13 tricks to help me along my weight loss journey. 1- Drink two tall...
Carol Michaels
Feb 21, 2015
Exercise can Help Reduce Joint Pain
Exercise helped reduce associated joint pain in breast cancer patients in a recent study. Pain or stiffness in the joints occurs in up...
Carol Michaels
Feb 15, 2015
Evaluate your Weight Loss Plan
Everyone is unique when it comes to weight loss, improving your fitness level and general health. You might be in a fitness program with...
Carol Michaels
Dec 3, 2014
Eating at Restaurants Can Make Weight Control Difficult
Eating at a restaurant is a fun experience – a chef cooks you an amazing meal and a waiter brings you your drinks, food, dessert, and...
Carol Michaels
Nov 30, 2014
Preventing Weight Gain In The Winter
If you have a tendency to gain weight during the winter, it’s important for you to figure out what factors contribute to this tendency,...
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