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Carol Michaels

Jul 29, 2015

Diet Myths

Many people have bought into the myths and misconceptions about foods and how they affect our health and/or weight loss. These...

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...

What Fitness Professionals Need To Know About Posture & Balance

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...

Nine Reasons To Make Fitness Part Of Your Cancer Recovery Plan

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...

What Should You Know About Osteoporosis as Fitness Professional?

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...

Weight Loss Is More Than Counting Calories

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...

Supplements in excess shown to increase risk of cancer

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...

Why Core Strength Is Important For Cancer Survivors

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...

Weight Loss Tips From A Weight Loss Success Story

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,...