Exercise partners can offer a great situation, yet sometimes disastrous …
Ever have one that was great friends, yet not dedicated or committed?
How about one that you were not all that fond of, but were very dependable?
Since I train so early, I’ve had a partner you couldn’t talk to for the first half hour.
I’ve had ones led the work out, while other’s would follow my lead.

How do you find a good training partner?
It’s quite simple; just watch who’s into it and who’s not.
It’s always best to observe the ones that are already in the gym – someone that has been regimented for some time.

Read the full post on Partner Up to Keep on the Training Track.

Did you know?
Most heat-related deaths occur in the hot summer months. Elderly and very young persons and people with chronic health problems are most at risk.

Steps to take
Drink plenty of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat with vents. Do not stay in or leave anyone in a closed, parked car during hot weather.

Stacy Goldberg, M.P.H., R.N., B.S.N., founder and director of A Weigh of Life™ and What’s In Your Cart?™, has been a practicing nutritional consultant and registered nurse in the metro Detroit area since 1999. She has successfully helped clients meet goals for healthy weight, sensible eating, lowering cholesterol/blood sugar/blood pressure levels and normalizing eating habits. Using a holistic approach, she has extensive experience with pediatric, adolescent and adult populations. Ms. Goldberg is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, specializing in Human Nutrition, and the University of Michigan School of Nursing. She serves on Executive Committees for the Alzheimer’s Association and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Goldberg’s work experience includes projects for Fitness magazine, NBC Universal Studios, and Public & Private schools in metro Detroit. Stacy is also the Nutritional Consultant for Plum Market Corporation, Franklin Athletic Club and Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out Program. Ms. Goldberg enjoys exercise, yoga, tennis, cooking and spending time with her family.

Did you know?
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are the most common plants that cause a skin rash.

Steps to take
“Leaflets three, let them be.” Avoid contact with poison ivy and oak, which have three leaflets per stem. Poison sumac has 7 to 11 leaflets per stem. If you are at risk of being exposed to these plants, use an over-the-counter lotion that blocks skin contact with the sap that causes the rash.

A new study from the University of Helsinki was published in the International Journal of Obesity and found that middle-aged women who suffer from sleep disorders are more likely to have weight problems than women who get eight hours of nightly sleep. Previous studies have established a link between weight gain and a lack of sleep, but this study was unique in that it suggested that the sleep problems actually preceded the weight gain of the study subjects. Approximately 7,300 adults between the ages of 40 and 60 took part in the seven-year study.

Read the full post on Link Between Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain.

Did you know?
A common excuse for not exercising is, “I don’t have time.”

Steps to take
Schedule physical activities into your daily/weekly planner. Exercise while you watch TV. Join an exercise class, a dance club, a softball team, etc. Take 15-minute walks during lunchtime or breaks at work.

Did you know?
The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain to the lower back.

Steps to Take
To help prevent this problem, bend at your knees, not at the waist. Keep your back straight. Lift objects slowly. Let your legs carry the weight. Find out more about proper lifting from the American Physical Therapy Association at apta.org.

Did you know?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Travelers’ Health: Yellow Book” is the gold standard for travel health and safety.

Steps to take
Access “Travelers’ Health: Yellow Book” online at cdc.gov/travel/yb/index.htm.

Did you know?
The best of travel plans can be ruined if you get sick or aren’t able to deal with health problems when you are away from home.

Steps to take
Plan for your health needs during your trip. Discuss your travel plans with your doctor. Make sure to take enough medicines you need for the whole trip. Find out if and what your health insurance covers if you need medical care during your trip. Find out where to go for care.

Did you know?
Weekend athletes are more prone to injuries than persons who exercise on a regular basis.

Steps to take
To help lower the risk of injury, warm up your muscles with stretches or walking. Avoid “overdoing it,” too. Cool down at the end of exercising. Find out more from fitness.gov.