In the midst of peak apple season, the age-old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” holds especially true. Apples are notoriously healthy and as summer turns to autumn, now is the perfect time to take a ride just outside of Boston to fill a bag with the healthful little fruits that: • [...]

The MA Personal Trainer says; “Rest and recover is critical to body development. Every 4 to 6 weeks take an easy week where you do about half your normal training, or full training at half the intensity. This provides a ‘window’ in which the body can replenish itself and build even stronger. The principle of [...]

As the days get shorter and night creeps into the city faster, you don’t need to swap your lunch break out for a brisk jog in the sun. Exercising at in the still dark morning or in the darkening evening can be relaxing and invigorating, provided you take the necessary safety precautions. 1. Wear reflective [...]

Choose whole foods such as produce, fresh meat and fish, and whole grains that are close to their natural state as possible for they have a higher nutrient density than refined foods and more vitamins and minerals.

Good habits and good health must be grounded in something, and breakfast is definitely a good place to start. Not only does breakfast fill you up early and help you to avoid unhealthy snacking, it improves concentration, performance, strength and endurance. A nutritionally sound breakfast gives your body the fuel it needs to run efficiently [...]

Scanning labels for the lowest calories and fat counts may do the opposite of dropping pounds if there are a lot of sugar and trans fat in the food.

Rest less than one minute between sets if you want to develop endurance and tone. Rest up to three minutes if you want to focus more on strength; the extra recovery time allows the muscles to work harder and lift more on the next set.

EAT MORE Yes, really. But you have to nosh on the good stuff, according to the Framingham Nutrition Study. This ongoing research has found that women who consume 400 more calories per day and eat healthier foods are 2½ times less likely to develop abdominal obesity than women who take in fewer calories but consume more [...]

Drinking water is the key to your health. An intake of at least six cups of water can minimize bloating, prevent headaches, help prevent you from getting sick and smooth the appearance of wrinkles. It may even temporarily boost your metabolism, if you drink it on the cool side (72 degrees). However, as healthy and [...]

Don’t know what to do at the gym? Consult with a personal trainer to learn more about which type of workout is best suited for you. If you do not belong to a gym, Gold’s Gym always offers wonderful gym memberships to help you out! Before you start your workout out at Gold’s Gym or any [...]