Is it better to run on a treadmill rather than outside? Is it better for your knees? Find out as we examine this fitness myth about running.

Want to add definition to your shoulders and back, burn major body fat, tone your butt and arms and drop a couple dress sizes?
I thought you would say YES!
Well, stop eyeing those cannonball-like versions of a metal purse and start using them. The proper name is kettlebells and they pack a wallop in the gym compared to regular dumbbells. Researchers found that people who performed a 20-minute kettlebell workout burned almost 300 calories. Plus, you’ll burn more fat longer and later, as your muscles repair themselves.
The Kettlebells Workout Pack …

As I was preparing lunch for my husband and myself the other morning, it dawned on me that we have really been extremely proactive with our eating, as of late. I’ve noticed it more since I have been recovering from chemo and my reconstruction surgery. We eat pretty healthy anyway, but now I can really see how what we do daily, in preparation for the next day or week, helps us to worry less about what we’re going to eat and put more emphasis on the other parts of the …

Good afternoon fellow fitness followers!
This is Carol Dunlop of Optimum Body Sculpting bringing you this Friday Afternoon Fit Minute. These fitness tidbits will help you focus on fitness and put your wellness back in your hands so that you ARE the boss.
In today’s Fit Minute we’re talking about: 5 Ways to Eat Better Today
A recent study showed that most people don’t follow the healthy advice they know that they should adhere to. Somehow life always gets in the way.
The solution:  By making just a few changes in your daily life, …

March is National Nutrition Month. Sponsored by the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, www.eatright.org has designated March as the month to be super conscious of what you are eating. The theme for this year is “Get Your Plate in Shape.”
I have created a whole post’s worth of tips and information to help you do just that. So what are you waiting for, get your plate in shape!
Learn How to Cut Back on Salt from this video:

 
Use the posts below to help you help the whole family to eat …

We are all on the healthy tip nowadays and most of us have some sort of smartphone, so why not combine the two and let technology help you manage your weight. You always have that phone or computer at your fingertips anyway, so put it to good use.

Great Apps to Help You Manage Your Weight

I am so happy and proud and just had to let you know. BlogTalkRadio.com, our internet broadcasting station, featured Fit4Life Radio as one of  their “Best Fitness Experts!”  How kewl is that?

February is Healthy Heart Month, so its the perfect time to re-examine how you are treating your heart and make any necessary changes. Follow the list below to make sure you keep your ticker in good health and your weight under control at the same time.

7 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

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Since February is Healthy Heart month, I am doing this special episode to show you how to keep your heart healthy. You may say, “OK, but what does that have to do with my weight?” Oh, but having a healthy heart has EVERYTHING to do with maintaining a healthy weight. I’ll show you how today, on the show, and point out some things you can do to keep your heart healthy and your weight in check.
Healthy Weight Leads to a …

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You know the old saying, “You can eat a whole elephant, one bite at a time?” Well you can do the same thing with weight loss, just 5 pounds at a time. I’m laying out an excellent strategy for you to follow to take off 5 pounds at a time. Join me and lose 5.
How to Lose 5 Pounds without Dieting
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