FITNESS, FAT LOSS & PHYTONUTRIENTS
Spring Health Education Series FITNESS, FAT LOSS & PHYTONUTRIENTS with Jessica & Mike Luepke, Personal Trainers Jess & Mike are owners of Valeo Personal Training, work at Hope College as personal trainers for the Wellness Program for faculty and staff, and also partner with Ultimate Fitness. They are the proud parents of Cruz, almost one! Learn… How to safely begin a new fitness program or accelerate your current one The myths and truths behind fat loss Why fitness alone does not equal health Why nutrition is so important, especially for the athlete What nutritional...
Read More12 Ways To Get Fit With Your Kids In 2012
This year, make sure your New Year’s fitness resolution includes your kids. Doing so could make working out and losing weight a lot more fun, according to fitness expert Michael Berry. Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, said fitness with the kids must include more than a predictable schedule. You must engage the kids and even make exercise a little unusual to get them excited about working out. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
Read MoreBreast Cancer Specialist Speaking in GR re: Nutrition
Dr. Pamela R. Benitez is a general surgeon with a busy practice now focusing exclusively on diseases of the breast and breast cancer. She is highly active in research and medical education. Her most recent works have appeared in Annals of Surgical Oncology and The International Journal of Radiation Oncology. Her other clinical interest is the exploration of the role of nutrition in health and disease. As a physician and lover of life, she has seen firsthand the power of healthy and soulful living. She is a strong advocate of applying research findings to everyday living. Dr. Benitez...
Read MoreValeo Referral Program
To all current clients: Valeo wants to support you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Let us reward you just for telling your friends and family about your fitness experience. When your friend or family member signs-up for a minimum 6 week commitment, we’ll give you a FREE Personal Training Session. Talk with Jess, Mike or Ashley to learn more!
Read MoreAmerican College of Sports Medicine Updates Guidelines for Exercise Recommendations
Exercise ETC’s Review of Exercise Related Research Compiled by Laura Abbott, MS, LMT ACSM recently released new recommendations on the quantity and quality of exercise July 2011. Changes are listed below, but a notable addition is neuromotor exercise or what many call “functional fitness.” The position stand not only includes recommendations for exercise, but also views the time spent in sedentary activities. The reason for this is that even the active adult may still develop heart disease, so we must look at the whole picture, not just bits and...
Read MoreThe Harder the Exercise, the Longer the Post-Exercise Caloric Burn
Exercise ETC’s Review of Exercise Related Research Compiled by Laura Abbott, MS, LMT The latest study concerning post- exercise burn has come out of the Human Performance Lab at Appalachian State University, and it provides some interesting information. Previous studies have had such a wide variations in results due to the equipment used, but this study used a metabolic chamber to give more consistent results. Young healthy males cycled vigorously for 45 minutes at 73% of VO2 Max. Activities of daily living were also monitored very closely. Scientist found that even after 14 hours...
Read MoreHello from Jess & Mike
Hello! We are so glad you stopped by to check out our new website. In celebration, we are offering all of our current clients a FREE personal training session when you tell your friends and family about your fitness experience and they sign up for a minimum 6 week commitment.
