Michael Rosenthal, Co-Owner and General Manager Island Fitness An article published in the Washington Post on January 16th caused quite a stir. The story references Richard Morgan, a 93-year old man “with the aerobic engine of a healthy 30- or 40-year-old and the body-fat percentage of a whippet”. Furthermore, “…in many ways, he’s an exemplar […]
This Classic Tomato Soup is like a good pair of jeans. You can dress it up or keep it easy and casual. Whether this recipe brings you memories of the fall seasons past or provides a new tradition of using the last of a late summer harvest I hope you enjoy it as much as
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In the ever-evolving world of nutrition one topic that has sparked debate for decades is the role of carbohydrates in our diets. Often demonized and blamed for weight gain and various health issues, carbs have earned an underserved reputation as the “enemy” of healthy eating. However, it’s time to set the record straight: carbs are
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Movie Trivia: Little Mermaid Edition Test your Little Mermaid knowledge with our Summer Movie Trivia along with healthy movie night snack ideas! Fill in the missing lyric: “You’ve got a lot of Sand. We’ve got a hot ________ Band. Answer – Crustacean Who plays Ursula in the remake of The Little Mermaid? Melissa McCarthy How
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What’s better than a Summer Movie? A Summer Movie with healthy snacks! We have some Blockbuster Movie Trivia to go with our healthy movie snacks. What movie sold the most tickets ever? Gone with the Wind is #1 followed by Stars Wars: Episode IV A New Hope in 2nd place and The Sound of Music in
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What Alexa is reading for Brain Health: I recently learned that it takes an average of 17 years for a scientific study to get to the clinical setting. This gives insight as to why we may feel confused and discouraged when wanting to make a positive impact on our health based on the latest observations.
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From Kat’s Kitchen: It’s artichoke season and huge globe artichokes are available in our local markets. This recipe calls for two globe artichokes and you can make the number you need of any size available. The largest artichokes make a bold presentation as an appetizer. Broiling the cut side adds just the right amount ooh
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As we adjust to Daylight Savings Time, here are some reminders for good sleep habits. Exercise early in the day. Exercise is great for overall sleep support and can help you adjust so that you integrate the hour gained as we “fall back”. Get morning light exposure! Your good night’s sleep starts in the morning! Exposing your
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Social Connection – Working out at Island Fitness is a great way to strengthen your social connections, which is so important for our longevity! Less Stress/more energy – Moving helps us lower our stress response and create more energy. Especially if you exercise consistently! Boosted Mood – Who doesn’t feel better after they exercise!? Exercise is one of
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As we approach the holiday that celebrates Love, we offer some ways to work on loving yourself more: Write a love letter to yourself – List your positive attributes, we all have tremendous gifts, but many of them go unnoticed. Focus on recognizing your strengths and successes. Increase your positive feelings for yourself. Make fun
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