Posts by FitTrip Challenge
Salad Sabotage?!?
Today’s contribution is by Alissa Palladino MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT – Registered Dietitian with Good Measure Meals. Salad is often a go-to meal when you’re trying to eat more healthfully. But if you’re not mindful about your choices, that salad may unintentionally be sabotaging your health goals – and your chance of winning FitTrip! Whether or…
Read MoreThe REAL Way to Get A 6 Pack- And It’s Not By Doing Crunches All Day Long!
Today’s contribution is by Jamie Colcord, B.S., CPT, Health Coach – Program Manager at Tuner Athletic Club at Techwood. Flat six pack abs, washboard abs, toned stomach – all of these may be something you are interested in attaining during these 12 weeks of FitTrip. Well I am here to tell you a secret. …
Read MoreTop 5 Foods for Heart Health
Today’s contribution is by our Good Measure Meals Dietitian, Alissa Palladino, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT. By participating in Fit Trip, you are already taking important steps to protect your heart. Regular physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by boosting “good” HDL cholesterol, decreasing “bad” LDL cholesterol and managing blood pressure. Other lifestyle factors, such…
Read MoreGoals
Today’s contribution is by Pam Wells, B.S., NETA – Program Manager at Pulse Fitness. Goals: What are they and how do we set them? We all set goals throughout life – relating to many different aspects. But how do we know the goals we’re setting for ourselves are working for us or against us? Are…
Read MoreFive Ways to Find Time
Today’s contribution is by Catherine Leggette, B.S., ACSM-EP – Wellness Associate at MB Body Shop. Have you tried time and time again to work out, but life keeps getting in the way? Kids, work, meetings…oh my! Here are a few tips to try to get your workout in and still have time for everything…
Read MoreWhat is the Deal with HIIT?
Today’s contribution is by Jacob Yount, B.S, ACSM-EP – Wellness Coordinator and Personal Trainer at Phoenix Athletic Club Those 4 letters together seem a little intense. The acronym itself seems like it hurts, but it doesn’t, and it is a great way to change the pace of your cardiovascular exercise. If you are like me,…
Read MoreNavigating the Yogurt Aisle
Today’s contribution is by Good Measure Meals’ Alissa Palladino, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT Have you ever been confused in the yogurt aisle? There are so many types and brands, how do you know which one to pick? Yogurt is naturally packed with protein, which helps us feel full longer, and calcium and vitamin D,…
Read MoreTechnical Running Apparel: Why It Matters
Today’s contribution is from Big Peach Running Co. During a run, we have many thoughts that go through our mind – “How’s my pace?”, “How far have I gone?”, “How many hills are on this course?”, “How much longer until I’m done?” and similar thoughts. We don’t give much thought to our clothing, but…
Read MoreBalanced Breakfast
Today’s contribution is by Alissa Palladino, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT of Good Measure Meals You’ve probably heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and with good reason. Breakfast literally breaks your overnight fast, giving you the boost you need to start your day. Research shows that regular breakfast eaters are more likely…
Read MoreHow to Get the Legs You Still Desire
Today’s contribution is by Da’Lynn, Wellness Coordinator at Delta Air Lines Fitness Center at GO Don’t skip leg day! We are all familiar with what it looks like when you skip leg day, and no one wants those types of results. But that’s easier said than done when you have bad knees and the…
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