You know how many reps you need to do, you know how much protein you need to eat, and you can consider yourself a weightlifting expert. However, every expert needs to hit the refresh button now and then if they don’t want to plateau. If you want to enhance your muscles, try these tips from […]
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3 Ways to Make Your Goals Last
It’s no secret that the majority of Americans set their new year’s resolutions around having a slimmer or more toned body. And even if you have been a bodybuilder for years and have muscles for days, it can still be hard to make your new year’s resolutions last. Here at Dr. Rick Silverman’s office, we […]
How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without the Extra Calories
Whether you are preparing for your next bodybuilding competition or you just had a procedure like SculpSure, there is one thing that’s for certain: you don’t want to gain any extra lbs during Thanksgiving. And with a table full of carb loaded and butter-drenched food, Thanksgiving is like heading into war. According to The Calorie […]
How to Stick to a Healthy Routine When Life Gets Thrown Your Way
One of the best ways to maintain your ideal body weight, eat right, get enough sleep, and take better care of your skin is to get into a healthy routine. However, because life isn’t exactly known to be predictable, scheduling a routine and sticking to one can be two entirely different things. By striving to […]
3 Fall Workouts to Try on a Rainy Day
Fall is just around the corner which means that it may be time to switch up your workout routine. Now that the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, it’s good to have a workout to do when the weather gets a little hairy; like on a rainy fall day. To ensure […]
Spring Break: 3 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Muscles While At the Beach
It’s that time of year when spring fever has sprung and people are ditching their everyday lives for a week at the beach. And although you have been sticking with your strict fitness routine all year long, there are still some extra things that you can do to enhance your muscles before you hit the […]
3 Foods to Help Cut Down on Belly Fat
The new year quickly came and went and now is the time when you are starting to see all those people who vowed to lose weight start to ditch the gym for their normal habits. But because you aren’t the type to give up on your dreams of having a chiseled and healthy body, you […]
The Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training
Counting calories and hitting the gym are two components of any successful weight loss journey that many claim they simply don’t have time to do. However, over the past few years, a new trend in the fitness world has started to gain popularity among both men and women: High-Intensity Interval Training or HIIT. But what […]
Pause A Moment And Let’s Discuss Your Posture
Your posture is important as you work out and train – and for every aspect of your life. Unless your job entails heavy labor or construction, chances are you go from sitting all day, to sitting on the sofa at night, to heading off to bed (hopefully, with your workout included in the mix). If […]
Summerize Your Workout
It’s hot. Summer is here. It’s time to put some “cool” into your workout: Shower before your workout and make it cold. If that sounds a bit extreme, cool your neck or head with an ice pack. Find a shady new route for your run. And check the hourly forecast to help you determine the […]
You Are In Charge Of You
Every day you make important decisions – about your training schedule, what you will eat, your social options and your work. You fit all of the important things into your life…with ease, hopefully…including your friends and family. Taking time to think about your life and how your choices are impacting it is a good thing. […]
Are You Flexing Your Mental Muscle?
If you are committed to making changes to your lifestyle and your body, consider making changes to your attitude as well. In all areas of life, if you are not mentally up to the task at hand, your body will struggle and may never be. Your goals may be physical, but your mind is in […]
Spring Clean Your Diet…Winter Is Over!
Winter can mean rich soups, stews, pastas and other comfort foods that make you feel better as you hunker down and wait out the storms. Spring means cleaning house – literally – and also figuratively as you consider your body as the most important “house” you own. Here are seven ways to spring clean your […]
Your Knees And You – The 411
Your knees are far more complex than they seem. They are also amazing. They allow turning and twisting motions and allow your legs to hold up your body. If you are an athlete, chances are you know these facts all too well. Continue reading to learn some interesting facts about your knees. The basic “hard” […]
It’s A Stretch – For Coping With Neck, Back And Joint Pain
We sit…most of us…hunched over a computer or desk all day. And then we sit at night to relax after a long day at work. We used to be active but the Information Age has changed all that. So, we find our backs, shoulders, necks and even our joints achy and painful. Taking frequent breaks […]
GOODBYE SUMMER…HELLO FALL!
It’s easy to maintain diet and fitness goals during the sunny, fun days of summer. But once there is a chill in the air and football season looms large, it’s easy to find yourself snacking more and pumping less. Here are a few tips to help you maintain or possibly reach a healthy weight as […]