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Choosing a Fitness Professional for Maximizing Results. Coaching Matters! (in North Andover Patch)

In the health and fitness industry New Year's Day is the start of the “New You” year for so many. Resolutions are good, like some intentions. But, that is all they are. They are not actions yet.

Budgetting For Your Health And Fitness. Yes, You Do Have The Money!

Do yourself a favor this holiday season and budget for a health and fitness investment and gift for yourself. After all, what price do you put on your health?

Budgetting For Your Health And Fitness. Yes, You Do Have The Money! (in North Andover Patch)

What do you spend on incidentals versus your health and fitness?

Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

That wonderful time of the year when we loosen the belt and get ready for some great eatin'! Unfortunately, the wonderful comfort foods that bring back nostalgia can also lead to unwanted pounds.

Staying Away From Thanksgiving Weight Gain! (in North Andover Patch)

Here are some tips to help stay away from unwanted weight gain.

Harder, Faster, Longer: Understanding Exercise Intensity For Body Fat Loss (in North Andover Patch)

Think of the exercise session as the time you spend with an architect drafting blue prints for your dream house. The adaptations to the exercise actually happen at rest, after the workout.

Accountability (in North Andover Patch)

According to a 2010 study by the NIH, the average person permanently gains about a pound of fat each year between early October and late February, with just under 10% gaining 5 pounds or more.

Calories May Not Add Up When Losing Body Fat Is The Goal (in North Andover Patch)

As with most things, quality is better than quantity. The quality of the food has more to do with nutrient content, both variety and density of nutrients, than with calories.