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Fire-Roasted Chile Omelet
Here’s a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green Chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado.
Servings 2 : Here’s what you need…
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 small tomatoes, finely [...]
Workout Smarter Not Harder Easer Said Then Done
Have you ever started a fitness program and found it difficult to do and not get any results? Have you ever noticed how an athlete glides in and out of each movement in his or her sport making it look effortless? This is not only attributed to the athlete’s innate talents but can about be [...]
Physiological Over Loading
Now that you have read the article “Work out smarter not harder. Easier said than done”, it is time to find out what that body of yours is cable of doing. A Physiological Load Assessment identifies the amount of stress the body carries due to the normal lifestyle activities that affect that person. It is [...]
Easy-to-follow Pain Assessment Guide
Before you begin your fitness program, you should assess whether you have any imbalances that need to be addressed. In the questionnaire below, called “SOCRATES”, I address any common aches or pains you might be experiencing that make it difficult to exercise or perform normal daily activities. If you are one of the many people [...]
Postural Assessment
Before you begin your fitness program, you should assess whether you have any postural imbalances that need to be addressed.
Cardiovascular Conditioning
The key to a good cardiovascular program is to keep track of your heart rate.
How to evaluate a Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT)
When meeting a Personal Fitness Trainer it is a good idea to set up an interview or a consultation.
Primary Function Of The Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system includes the heart and the blood vessels. The heart pumps blood, and the blood vessels channel and deliver it throughout the body.
What is the Government doing to help Canadians with their fitness?
Health Canada hopes to increase the percentage of physical activity by at least ten percent by the year 2010, by promoting the Canadian Physical Activity Guide through public awareness programs in schools, clinics, workplace, rural and urban communities, etc.
Aging Baby Boom Could Drain Economy
In the last four years, our health care expenditures exceeded over 19 billion dollars. This major increase is due to high cardiovascular diseases and low immunity, which makes the older population primarily responsible. And, unless something dramatic happens to cut back on such expenditures, costs will continue to spiral upwards.