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Everything You Need to Know About the Gastric Sleeve

If you’re still looking into what bariatric surgery is best for you, check out our video about the Gastric Sleeve. Find out how it works in your body to help you lose weight. For more information visit our Laparoscopic Gastric … Continue reading 

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Face the Fats Quiz

Do you know your fats by heart? Ready to make informed choices about the foods you eat? Test your knowledge about the fats in some familiar foods. 1. How much total fat does the American Heart Association say I should … Continue reading 

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Benefits of Personal Training

by Jeff Norment, NSCA-CPT Team:Bariatrics Why should you hire a personal trainer? There are numerous reasons, but to put it simply, personal trainers M.A.T.E.R. Personal Trainers… Motivate performance and compliance. Motivation is one of the biggest obstacles to exercising regularly, … Continue reading 

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Top 10 Health Apps For iPhone

It seems that there is an app for everything and your health is no exception—here are ten health apps that promise to help you do everything from track your workouts to manage your diabetes. WebMD This comprehensive app includes a … Continue reading 

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Why You Should Resistance Train

by Jeff Norment & Wendy Cornell, Fitness Trainers – Starting in the 30’s, muscle mass appears to decline progressively over time (Sarcopenia). Muscle quality also declines with age, so as individuals age they not only have diminished ability to produce … Continue reading 

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Think You’re Too Heavy to Exercise? Part 3

Tapping Into the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection by Dean Anderson, Fitness & Behavior Expert In the first article of this three-part series, I promised that if you can master the challenge of exercising regularly and overcome the difficulties you may encounter, then … Continue reading 

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Think You’re Too Heavy to Exercise? Part 2

How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough – by Dean Anderson, Fitness & Behavior Expert Every find yourself forced to politely listen to someone (like me) talk about how much they used to hate exercise, but now really … Continue reading 

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Know Your Numbers

Most of us can confirm our age, height, and weight instantly and with certainty. However, when asked about our normal blood pressure, fasting glucose, or cholesterol levels, we are more likely to draw a blank. With weight loss commercials and … Continue reading 

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Personal Training Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients: Exercise Recommendations (For Personal Trainers)

by Paul Sorace, MS, ACSM RCEP, CSCS*D1 and Tom LaFontaine, PhD, ACSM RCEP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT2 Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey; and 2Optimus: The Center for Health, Owner, PREVENT Consulting Services, LLC, Columbia, Missouri S U M M A … Continue reading 

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February is American Heart Month

Sure Valentine’s Day is over but it’s not too late to take part in American Heat Month and give your ticker the TLC it deserves. Cardiovascular diseases are our nation’s No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle … Continue reading 

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