By Laura O'Reilly-Stanzilis RN Increasing the heart rate during exercise improves cardiovascular fitness. The level of intensity varies from person to person and depends on their general health, age, and exercise habits. Whether exercising alone
By Jaime L. Pula, RDN, PhD Importance of water during exercise. Appropriate hydration is especially important during physical activity. Whether you’re just starting to move your body or you’re an athlete, adequate fluid intake is
Week 1 Hamstrings by Fitness Knocking® Even mild back pain could be caused by this. Did you know your lower back pain might be caused by tight hamstrings? You might be thinking “I don’t need
By Dr. Paul Kochoa, PT After a year of quarantine and inactivity, it’s a good time to start being active and getting some exercise. First, if you’ve been working from home, the first thing I’d
By Barb Minimier INGREDIENTS: 1-cup kale 1-cup almond milk 1-cup blueberries 1-peach ¼ avocado Blend liquid + green together until smooth. Add your remaining ingredients together and blend together with first mixture. Barb Minimier
By MaryEllen Zung What is a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet? For starters, a whole-foods, plant-based diet (WFPB) is not necessarily a set diet—it’s a lifestyle. The food choices you make are the basis of this way
By Kathy D'Agati Losing weight is not simply about the number of calories you eat. Our grocery shelves are filled with zero calorie drinks and 100- calorie snack packs and yet as a nation we
With a mission to provide awareness to mental health by removing the stigma associated with emotional and mental illness, Thrive Morris’ Team De-Stig alongside the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties will host
By Maria De Robertis “WHAT YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH BECOMES YOUR REALITY.”-MDR This is the theme I would like to focus on in the upcoming weeks during this weight loss challenge. What surrounds us creates
By Jaime L. Pula, RDN, PhD Importance of water during exercise. Appropriate hydration is especially important during physical activity. Whether you’re just starting to move your body or you’re an athlete, adequate fluid intake is
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