Cold Weather Training Tips

Monday, November 30th, 2009 12:04 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains how to get the most out of your exercise program in the cold weather Winter months. You have to train your mind as well as your body when the weather gets cold. Research shows that more people exercise in the warmer months than they do when the temperature drops. So here are some simple ways you can stay more active: exercise in groups, train for an event, find the right incentive that motivates you to exercise and don’t make excuses. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Breast Cancer 101

Friday, November 27th, 2009 6:55 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains the breast cancer risks for women. Cancer refers to any abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth. One in 8 women get breast cancer. While the main risk factor is if someone in your family has or had breast cancer there are a few others as well such as: if you got your period at a very young age or if you are obese or live a sedentary life. Despite all the controversy over when and how often you should get mammograms – if you have a family history you should try and lose wieght and lead an active life.  Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Breast Cancer 101

Friday, November 27th, 2009 6:55 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains the breast cancer risks for women. Cancer refers to any abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth. One in 8 women get breast cancer. While the main risk factor is if someone in your family has or had breast cancer there are a few others as well such as: if you got your period at a very young age or if you are obese or live a sedentary life. Despite all the controversy over when and how often you should get mammograms – if you have a family history you should try and lose wieght and lead an active life.  Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Don’t Use Laxatives For Weight Loss

Thursday, November 26th, 2009 6:06 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains the truth about laxatives. There are two kinds of laxatives used to relieve constipation – oral and rectal. Some people think that laxatives can be used for weight loss to help you cleanse your system. They really aren’t meant for this kind of use or any kind of long term use. A better way is to eat more fiber and drink more water. But if you are going to use a laxative pick a fiber supplement that is gentler on your body. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Don’t Use Laxatives For Weight Loss

Thursday, November 26th, 2009 6:06 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains the truth about laxatives. There are two kinds of laxatives used to relieve constipation – oral and rectal. Some people think that laxatives can be used for weight loss to help you cleanse your system. They really aren’t meant for this kind of use or any kind of long term use. A better way is to eat more fiber and drink more water. But if you are going to use a laxative pick a fiber supplement that is gentler on your body. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

How To Burn The Calories From Your Thanksgiving Day Meal

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 6:04 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some ways to burn some Thanksgiving Day calories. Start the morning off speed cleaning your home. Cleaning your house at a fast pace with holiday music blaring is a great way to burn lots of calories and get a clean home. Volunteer to feed the homeless. Putting food on plates doesn’t seem like it burns a lot of calories but feeding the homeless requires a lot more than that. Someone has to lift the boxes of food and move them to the tables – it might as well be you. Run a charity road race before the big meal. And if all else fails play a big family football game after you eat. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

How To Burn The Calories From Your Thanksgiving Day Meal

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 6:04 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some ways to burn some Thanksgiving Day calories. Start the morning off speed cleaning your home. Cleaning your house at a fast pace with holiday music blaring is a great way to burn lots of calories and get a clean home. Volunteer to feed the homeless. Putting food on plates doesn’t seem like it burns a lot of calories but feeding the homeless requires a lot more than that. Someone has to lift the boxes of food and move them to the tables – it might as well be you. Run a charity road race before the big meal. And if all else fails play a big family football game after you eat. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Bun and Leg Shaping Tips From Fitness Legend and Exercise DVD Star Denise Austin

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 7:24 am

On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our good friend the legendary fitness trainer Denise Austin. Denise has a new exercise dvd that you must add to your collection. Denise Austin: Best Bun & Leg Shapers. Look for some BootCamp dvds from Denise soon that include kettle bell style exercises. Denise said that exercise is the best preventative medicine. And that you are the architect for your own body. Denise shared some great tips for Thanksgiving Day – she said to laugh a lot, cook some healthy choices and go for a family walk later in the day. She also talked about how she survived Halloween and how she sometimes embarrasses her kids by exercising during commercials while they watch TV together. Denise also talked about her love of exercise balls, dumbbells and pedometers.  She said the best way out of a holiday funk is to start moving – 10-12 minutes of exercise in the morning will jumpstart your day. She also has a new book coming out to kick off the New Year as well. To learn more about all things Denise please go to her website www.deniseaustin.com

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How To Prevent Falling At Home

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 6:52 pm

In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains how to protect yourself from falling in your home. Broken hips are one of the most common reasons seniors are hospitalized and incapacitated. Some of the ways to prevent falling at home, (which is a common reason seniors break their hips) are: to get rid of loose rugs in the house; also make sure stairs are well lit and clear of any object; put handrails in the showers, keep a flashlight near the bed for those late night trips to the bathroom; and put slip resistant trugs in the bathrooms. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Nutrition Tips From The Super Bowl Champs Pittsburgh Steeler’s Sports Dietitian Leslie Bonci

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 7:05 am

On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Leslie Bonci, sports Dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Pirates. She is also the author of the new book Sports Nutrition for Coaches. On the show she shared some great nutrition tips for athletes and their trainers. Some of the common mistakes she said that trainers make with their athletes are not giving them enough information regarding how food and fluids can improve their performance. She says that since different sports have different metabolic demands that each athletes food and fluid requirements are different – so it is important to eat and drink for your needs. She also said that their is too much emphasis on protein consumption and not enough on eating carbohydrates. She isn’t a big fan of not eating before workouts then drinking protein shakes afterward. She says trainers also have to be aware of eating disorders in athletes especially those in weight class sports like wrestling and gymnastics. She says planning meals before working out is critical.  To learn more about Leslie and her book please go to www.sportsmedicine.upmc.com

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