The Fitness Magazine: Want to Take Your Fitness to the Next Level?

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Want to Take Your Fitness to the Next Level?

"Many people have trouble meeting their goals when they try to change too much too fast. Focus on one behavior change at a time."— Matthew M. Clark, Ph.D., L.P.

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Take your physical fitness to the next level

When you're an exercise newbie, the fitness gains come fast. But once you've broken in your running shoes or become a regular at the gym, you have to work harder to challenge your stronger, more efficient body. You can accomplish this by changing how hard, long or often you work out. The trick is to avoid doing so much that you end up hurt or burned out. Make a smart and safe transition with these tips.

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Nutrition 101
Try these hearty whole grains
Chances are you eat lots of grains already. But are they the healthiest kind? If you're like most people, you're not getting enough whole grains in your diet. Aim to choose whole grains for at least half of all the grains you eat. Read on to learn about the different types and why you should skip refined and enriched grains.

Discover the nutrition benefits of whole grains »

Today's Healthy-Eating Tip
Don't like fruits and vegetables?
You're not alone — this is a common barrier to healthy eating. If you're not a fan of fruits and veggies, here are a few strategies to try: 1. Find a few that you do like and eat them more often. 2. Try vegetables you've never had. Add them to your favorite soups, or replace some of the meat in casseroles or pizzas with vegetables. 3. Include fresh fruit with your cereal, and stir fruit into low-fat yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese.