Understanding Nutrition Labels: Nutrition Labels have been on foods since 1991; about 11 years after the 1980 dietary guidelines were released. Now with new dietary guidelines released in 2015, the FDA is proposing updates to the nutrition facts label, which will likely include listing the added sugar content of foods. But many people still may not understand the basics of…
HIIT - Cross Training On The Total Gym: Most folks exercise because they want to build some muscle, burn some fat, and feel confident in a bathing suit. Most folks are also extremely busy and claim they have no time to exercise. The good news is we can accomplish all of…
How To Restart and Continue Your Exercise Routine: Starting (or even re-starting) any kind of program or practice can be challenging, especially a physical workout or exercise regime. Whether you’re a seasoned gym veteran who has been out of practice, those who want to get back into shape, men…
Total Gym Training For Golf With Kettlebells: I love this time of year. Most of the snow has melted, the weather is getting warmer every day, the flowers are blooming and the birds are delightfully cheering them on with song. But most importantly, The Master’s Golf Tournament commercials are starting to air,…
PT Corner - Stand Up Straight! Total Gym Exercises To Improve Your Posture: Didn’t your mother always tell you to “Sit Up!” and “Stand Straight!”? She was right. Posture during sitting, standing, and moving can place the body in an ideal alignment for the joint shock absorption,efficient muscular activity, and…
More Supersets Moves To Add To Your Workout Routine: In my last blog I sang the praises of Supersets. I still have some more singing to do so this is a continuation with some more juicy Superset exercises to jumpstart your workout. And I’m going to teach you why to…
It’s Time To Dance and Workout! Dance, Pilates and Barre, these 3 words have been a staple in my life for as long as I can remember. When you think about a dancer, what probably comes to mind is someone who is able to endure hours of jumping and moving…
Tips On How To Get Your Kids Moving This Spring: “Dr. Mantell, now it’s his PHYSICAL literacy I have to worry about?” asked one parent with whom I was speaking about her child’s lack of physical activity. “Isn’t it tough enough to just get him to read something instead of constantly play those…
Embrace The Health Benefits of Eggs: Many years ago, eggs got a bad rap and have been struggling to overcome this unfortunate myth for a long time now. So, let’s take a look at egg nutrition and start enjoying more of this low-cost, highly nutritious, protein source. First, science has…
Is It Better To Eat Little And Often Rather Than 3 Big Meals: When it comes to how often you are eating, it is a widely held belief that 6 small meals a day is the best way to keep your energy high, your metabolism revved up and burn excess body…