Whether you are new to exercise or are already in great shape, working with a personal trainer and joining a gym can be the motivation you need to take your fitness to the next level. We met with Gym of Buckhead personal trainer Darryl Stafford to learn more about what to look for when selecting a personal trainer and a gym. Finding a facility that’s a good fit “A good gym [is one that has] a combination of different typesContinued
Diet & Exercise
Weight Loss 101: Exercise vs. Diet
Over the years, there has been plenty of debate over whether diet or exercise is more important for weight loss results. We spoke with two experts, registered dietician and fitness instructor Shayna Komar, and Gym of Buckhead personal trainer Darryl Stafford, to learn more. “Exercise is really important when you’re trying to lose weight,” explains Komar. “You can [lose weight] by cutting food calories, but the other key component is exercise.” Exercise is also helpful in burning off calories fromContinued
Top 10 Flat Belly Foods
June is officially in full swing and with hot weather comes poolside lounging, beach trips and other opportunities to showcase your abs. Not quite in six-pack shape? These 10 foods offer belly flattening benefits, such as reducing bloat and keeping you regular, not to mention the fact that they are loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins. Read on for our favorite tummy-friendly super foods. Berries – Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are all high in fiber to keep you full andContinued
The busy-parent workout
Last week, we spoke to internal medicine specialist Dr. Charlotte Grayson about simple ways people can lighten up their diets. This week, she shares her tips for fitting in fitness no matter how busy you are with work, family and life. “I want my patients to all get at least 30 to 45 minutes of exercise a day,” says Charlotte Grayson, M.D., an internal medicine specialist at Piedmont Physicians Group. “But of course, people are busy…so you have to sneakContinued
Happy National Senior Health & Fitness Day®!
Did you know today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day® (NSHFD)? Each year, this celebration is dedicated to encouraging older adults to stay active and get fit. This year’s theme is aptly titled, “Get Moving…Start Improving!” Read on for simple ways senior citizens can easily improve their health. Get active! Even if you haven’t been active in years, it isn’t too late to start. Short increments of low-impact exercise can increase your energy levels and keep your body inContinued
New study: Technology can help you live a healthier life
It seems that everyone is addicted to their smartphones these days, but the good news according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine is technology may actually help you live a healthier life. After conducting a controlled, randomized trial, researchers found that when patients used personal digital assistant devices (PDAs) to track their fruit and vegetable intake and their activity levels, they showed improvement in these areas and progress persisted throughout a follow-up period of 20 weeks.Continued
A Doctor’s Tips for Lightening up Your Diet
“There are a lot of hidden calories that people could potentially have in their diet,” says Charlotte Grayson, M.D., an internist at Piedmont Physicians Group at Yorktown Center. She notices that her patients tend to underestimate how many calories they eat, particularly when it comes to the snacks they consume throughout the day or late at night. “Those little nibbles, picking up a handful of chips or eating off their kids’ plates can often get people in trouble,” she explains.Continued
New study suggests vigorous exercise could prevent psoriasis
More good news for regular exercisers! Numerous studies have proven that regular exercise is not only beneficial for your short-term health, but it can also prevent a host of serious chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, heart disease, depression and more. Now, new research published in the Archives of Dermatology suggests that vigorous physical activity could prevent the skin condition called psoriasis. Psoriasis, an immunologic disorder, leads to scaling and inflammation of the skin, and affects nearly 7.5Continued
How to know if you have a food allergy
If you’ve ever suspected that you’re allergic to a certain type of food, read on for information on symptoms, treatment and prevention. An allergic reaction to food occurs when your body’s immune system reacts abnormally to a protein that is not harmful to the body. Allergies are potentially dangerous because they can cause anaphylaxis, a severe, entire body reaction. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include abdominal cramping, difficulty breathing, coughing, diarrhea, nausea, wheezing, slurred speech, skin redness, faintness, hives and vomiting.Continued
10 Tips for Healthy Travel
Can you believe Memorial Day weekend is in one week? As we kick off the summer season, we thought it would be an opportune time to share 10 tips for staying healthy on the go. So whether you’re hitting the road for business or pleasure, you can still stay slim, fit and illness-free all summer long. Make healthy food choices. There are many tempting and unhealthy options everywhere you turn when you’re traveling – the airport terminal, the fast foodContinued