By Robbie Alexander, NSCA-CPT, APDT Do you want to be known as a dreamer or more of a goal achiever? Every year at this time, so many people get caught up in the same old, New Year’s traditions. There are New Year’s party plans, Rose Parade campouts, football games and of course, the resolutions to…
Martial Arts: The Best Path to Fitness By Robbie Alexander, NSCA-CPT Could traditional martial arts be used for accomplishing big fitness goals? By “big” I mean agility, endurance, flexibility, muscle building, strength and power development. For centuries, the many different forms of martial arts have been used as tools for positive change and since their…
If your thyroid gland starts to slow down and produce less of the vital hormones that help to regulate your metabolism, it can leave you feeling fatigued and even depressed. Over 11 million Americans deal with Hypothyroidism, which is when your thyroid is not working efficiently. Creating a proactive routine to keep your thyroid in…
People 50 and older will fine-tune their lives, health, safety and more at the first annual #AgeWell Day, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, scheduled Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street. The morning features three speakers on issues of Healthy Aging each addressing one of the…
Beer, wine, or liquor? Did a response pop into your head instantly when you read that question? It did for me. I, like 70% of the U.S. adult population, enjoy having a cold drink every now and then. But I know, and you should too, that those drinks are not doing your health, or your…
By Greg Dill Let’s say you go for your annual physical and your doctor recommends that you get a hearing and balance test, or an electrocardiogram (EKG), or a Hepatitis B screening. Does your Original Medicare cover these services? Now there’s a quick way to find out, using your smartphone or tablet. It’s Medicare’s new…
Searching for weight loss information on the internet can feel like rummaging around a yard sale, hoping to find a fitting tablecloth. It can be tough to sort through what works and what doesn’t. I never knew that the master cleanse was a thing, until one of my clients came up to me looking much…
By Joselin Hernandez As we ring in the new year, fitness goals are set forgetting stress management is just as important in achieving a healthier new you. Yoga is a great way to release stress after a long day of work. This practice can seem daunting to those new to the practice but fret not….
