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“I don’t have time to work out.”
Do you have 15 minutes to spare 2-3 days per week? Time spent on Facebook, watching TV, eating that late night snack can now be turned in a quick effective workout for your whole body. Check out Core Performance’s “15 Minute Workout for Women.” If you find yourself with some extra time you can add [...]
We all desire flat abs
I am frequently asked, “How do I get a 6 pack?” Not where to buy beer but how to achieve nice, sculpted abs. The common misconception is that you need to do thousands of crunches per day. Well, you CAN do thousands of crunches per day, but if you don’t lose the layer of fat [...]
Compression Garments: Should I wear them for recovery?
Have you seen people wearing knee high socks or tights while biking or running? You may be thinking, aren’t those socks hot? Why wear such a thing? Medical professionals have relied on compression garments for years to improve circulation in diabetic and bed bound patients, and those with other circulatory conditions. The idea is that [...]
You still have time to get fit this summer
The summer is half over. Have you put off your workouts due to the heat? Did you plan to start working out when the weather got warmer and then never started? Here are 25 tips from Core Performance to help you get fit this summer. It’s easy to improve your fitness in the summer without [...]
Video Blog: How to tone your thighs
Many people struggle with the appearance of their thighs. They bike, they run, they walk, they are in good shape, yet they see little to no improvement on the definition of their quadriceps or hamstrings. So what can you do to see results? It’s not going to be easy, but Chris Schattschneider, an athletic trainer [...]
Concussions and WIAA’s effort to increase awareness
Did you know that Agnesian HealthCare offers a diagnostic tool, called ImPACT testing, that analyzes the severity of an athletes’ head injury during competitive sports. Check out this link to learn more about the WIAA’s efforts to increase awareness of sports concussions. For more information on the WIAA’s efforts, please visit: http://www.wiaawi.org/Health/Concussions.aspx
Eight reasons women should lift weights
Many women fear “getting big” from lifting weights and just stick with cardio. However, women do not have the testosterone levels that males do, making it virtually impossible to put on huge quantities of muscle. Large increases in muscle mass are due to: Lifting heavy weights with minimal repetitions (for example, bench press 100# 3 [...]
Helpful hints for sore muscles
What do you do when your muscles are really sore after a hard workout? Please don’t tell me you lay in bed! One great way to assist with muscle recovery is to use a foam roller. Foam rollers come in many shapes, sizes and colors; the most common is a 6”x36”. White rollers are often [...]
Do you eat the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables everyday?
Do you have a hard time eating the 5 to 7 fruits and vegetables per day recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)? Do you even know what is in a serving size? Men and Women 30 and over need 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day and 2.5 to 3 cups [...]
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