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Carol Michaels

Nov 21, 2021

Avoid Weight Gain This Holiday Season

The holidays can be stressful. There are holiday parties, family obligations, and eating temptations. Many people just take a break from their fitness program. Most of us overeat during the entire 5-week holiday season. If you do not exercise, you will just gain weight and be stressed. A slight increase in body weight each holiday season can add up over time until it becomes a potential health problem. Even though the average weight gain may be fairly small, the weight is usu

Sara Lindberg

Apr 28, 2018

Exercise for Heart Health

“You have six months to get these numbers under control, or I’m putting you on cholesterol medicine.” Those were the words my doctor used eight years ago at a routine checkup. Three months postpartum, 75 pounds overweight and a total cholesterol in the “high” category, I knew it was time to get my body moving.Three years prior to that appointment, my dad died suddenly from a heart attack. He battled high cholesterol most of his adult life and lived several decades on choleste

Easing Back to Exercise-Personal Training and Fitness Classes in Palm Beach

Carol Michaels Fitness

Jan 24, 2018

Easing Back to Exercise-Personal Training and Fitness Classes in Palm Beach

If one has not exercised for a long period of time, it is recommended to slowly ease back into an exercise program. If you restart from the place that you left off it will increase the chance of injury. You also might also be terribly sore for several days. It is wise to start easy, and slowly increase the intensity of your workout. It is recommended to start with a fitness assessment for those who want to get back to exercise. This is especially true for those over 40. A

Carol Michaels

Oct 16, 2016

Getting Motivated to Exercise

Need help getting motivated to get back to exercise? Starting an exercise program is difficult, but so rewarding. All types of moderate ex

Carol Michaels

Oct 11, 2016

Working out at Home

Can you get all the exercise you need by working out at home? It depends on the individual. Are they disciplined and have knowledge and expe

Carol Michaels

Oct 6, 2016

Maintaining an Exercise Program

*Write down all the reasons maintain an exercise program: more energy, better mood, improved energy, feel better, etc. *Schedule your exerc

Carol Michaels

Aug 25, 2016

20 Minute Park Work Out

20 minute park workoutThe basic components of fitness are aerobic, strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. Those components of a good f

Carol Michaels

Aug 23, 2016

Only 30 Minutes to Work Out?

Some basic components of fitness are aerobic, strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. The components of a good fitness routine can be covered in 30 minutes by performing compound exercises. The following are done with little resting time in order to keep the heart rate up to cover the aerobic component. Start with a 1 minute warm up-march in place or use a stationary bike. Squats with bicep curls 4 minutes Lunges with shoulder press 4 minutes Plies with tricep extensi

Beth Puliti: About Sports

Dec 21, 2015

13 Ways to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Want to maintain your fitness, but don’t want to turn down extra stuffing or homemade cookies? Don’t worry, you can have your cake and eat it too, literally. John Heiss, Ph.D., senior director of sports and fitness for worldwide product marketing at Herbalife and former USA Cat 2 cyclist, offers a few cycling tips to exit the holiday season without losing fitness or happiness. 1. Crank up the intensity.For most of us, the fall and winter mean long, slow base miles. If you are

Guest Post from Urban Wired

Aug 12, 2015

Exercises to Cope with Arthritis

Arthritis is an ailment that is a major impediment to how you work and move. With your joints becoming hard and stiff, any sort of movement becomes difficult and yet it has been suggested by every doctor and physiotherapist that the best way to counter arthritis is to constantly move around and exercise your joints. It is recommended that you follow a moderate exercise plan to help cope with arthritis. Stronger muscles may help to decrease pain and discomfort. Here are some e

Carol Michaels

Aug 9, 2015

Are you reaching your health and fitness goals?

Start by stating your goal and writing it down. Then, break it up into small attainable goals. Small changes can lead to big results. Your goal might be to feel good, energetic, and strong. These goals have just as much importance as the number on the scale. If you have a bad day quickly return to your new healthy habits. Try not to throw in the towel and give up. Accept the fact that we can make mistakes and be flexible. In order to reach and maintain goals you have to have

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 the art equipment. The successful studios are incorporating social fitness. In our world of social media, texts, and emails, the social aspect of exercise can not be overlooked. For some, it is the only part of their day where there is a human connection. The social aspect of fitness can help you maintain a fitness routine. Find a group that

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 component of a cancer survivor’s recovery process. Emerging research suggests a decrease in cancer recurrence for those who exercise. A well-designed program can also decrease side effects and improve quality of life. Moreover, acceptance of exercise as part of a good recuperation and standard of care has been gaining momentum in the medical co

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 the chest, shoulders, abdomen, and back. Since everyone responds differently to exercise, it's important to find an exercise program that specifically fits your physical and emotional needs. Studies have shown that exercise for cancer patients can: Help before and after surgery and during treatment May reduce risk of recurrence Here are nine

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 appetite and cravings. Try whole grains, instead. If you are having trouble losing weight increase your proteins and healthy fats. Weight loss can be more complicated than just counting calories. Sometimes you have to tweak a few things to see what works for your unique situation. Always read labels. Know what you are putting into your body. Try

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 stability ball. The stability ball can strengthen the core, strengthen stabilizing muscles, improve balance and posture and increase strength, flexibility, and endurance. Although the ball has been a part of training for a long time, I always find myself going back to this versatile piece of equipment. As my knowledge and experience grows, so d

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 to some types of chemotherapy, neuropathy, reconstructive surgery and sarcopenia. Cancer survivors need to be concerned with maintaining good balance. The core is one of the muscle groups that is needed to maintain good balance. Good balance can decrease the risk of falls. A large percentage of survivors have osteopenia or osteoporosis so

Carol Michaels

Aug 15, 2014

Hate to Exercise?

Try small group personal training. Group classes are fun, motivating, social, and cost effective. Some of my clients “hated” any type of physical activity and were motivated to exercise by the friendships that they developed in the class. Now, they actually look forward to attending their sessions due to the group format. In our impersonal world of social media, texts, and emails, the social aspect of exercise cannot be overlooked. For some, it is the only part of their day

Carol Michaels

Jul 17, 2014

The Guide to Good Posture

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Mike Manning

Jul 16, 2014

Fitness During Vacation

With summer finally here, the importance of dieting and exercising is even higher. While finding the time to exercise can be challenging, finding the time when traveling is even more difficult. As you read this article, you’ll learn how to keep up with your fitness routine while traveling. Research Doing research in advance is critical in maintaining fitness while traveling. Many hotels offer fully equipped fitness centers, providing you with various machines and free weights