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Failure to plan is planning to fail. Healthy eating and weight loss are both more than just simply knowing what to do – they require due diligence in menu planning, shopping for ingredients and time for meal preparation. The failure to plan can lead to grabbing whatever is easiest at the end of a busy… [Continue Reading]

The Health Impact of Sodium and Potassium

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photo credit: AMagill ~~ Study Confirms Relationship Between High Sodium and Low Potassium Intake on Heart Disease Hockessin, Del. – A new study shows that a diet high in sodium and low in potassium doubles the risk of dying from a heart attack and is associated with a 50% increased risk of death from any cause. … [Continue Reading]

Can Diet Soda Make You Fat?

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photo credit: jacreative  ~ This 9 minute clip explains how to adjust your blood ph with a properly balanced diet – why antacids are increasing in sales, why we have high calcium consumption but poor bone health, and why diet soda with ZERO calories can make you gain weight.  About Wellness Works Wellness Works was created… [Continue Reading]

Exercise Overkill

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photo credit: IntangibleArts  ~ This is the time of year that people try to erase the sins of the past and many try to do so on the first day! One of my friends, who’d taken time off from working out and resolved to get back in shape, announced that she did 3 full workouts… on Monday!  Most were impressed, but… [Continue Reading]

Weight Training For Women

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photo credit: therichardlife ~Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate strength training program benefit from a long list of health advantages. Some still fear that weight training might bulk them up in unfeminine ways; however, as women of all ages realize the benefits of resistance training, negative attitudes about… [Continue Reading]

10 Exercise Myths

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photo credit: o5com ~ Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist. Here are some of the most common exercise myths as well as the not-so-common facts based on current exercise research. Exercise Myth 1. You Will Burn More Fat… [Continue Reading]

NEW Products

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We are pleased to add the these fine products by Empower to our online store.  Just in time to make your holiday wish list! Kettlebells – These kettlebells feature a large rounded grip and is available in 5lbs, 10lbs & 15lbs.  Comes with Gin’s Kettlebell workout as the inbox dvd.     Medicine Balls – These soft medicine balls feature… [Continue Reading]

IDEA Report: Fitness Trends

Gin Interview with Lori Corbin

Gin was featured in a segment done by Lori Corbin of ABC7 in Los Angeles: If you look back at exercise trends you’ll think of things like high-impact aerobics, step classes, spinning, and mind-body workouts like yoga and Pilates. So what’s next in the world of fitness?   Read Full Text Article

How to Get Started with Exercise

Everyone knows that exercise does the body good. Excuses aside, it can be difficult to determine where and how to start. These are tips to help get you headed in the right direction. Get Checked Out Under the Hood The first step is to see your doctor before starting any new physical activity. If you… [Continue Reading]