Recently there has been some promising research done by the Yale School of Medicine regarding PD. It’s been known for quite some time that exercise slows the progression of PD, however this new study on high intensity exercise for PD has shown that it cannot only slow down, but to some degree reverse the neurodegenerative […]
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Quinton Agosta Ortho-Kinetics® Professional Trainer, shares information on the disease. If you have Parkinson’s, know someone with Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who is struggling with balance and strength issues, we hope this information will be a helpful guide. When I graduated from college with a degree in exercise science,
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The science of training, fitness, and longevity continues to evolve as we strive to enhance our well-being. If we can train harder, recover faster, and reach our goals more efficiently, we can continue to enjoy our lives to the fullest and spend more time doing the things we love. I was recently interested in what
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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
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Ortho-Kinetics Professional Trainer, and a former 2 sport college athlete, I’ve been strength training with many different modalities my entire life. Olympic lifting, strength training, plyometrics, speed training, I’ve done it all, or so I thought. I was lucky enough to marry a woman who has very similar
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Mon 1/22/2024 3:54 PM Scale trauma? Been there. Let’s talk about a game-changer in my fitness journey—InBody technology. If you’ve ever had a rocky relationship with scales, join the club. As a child, I endured the scrutiny of family members fixated on my numbers, fostering an unhealthy connection between myself, food, body image, and perceived
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We are SO thankful we are inviting Members to SHARE what you love about Island Fitness by bringing your friends for FREE every Thursday in November! Guests: You are invited! Each Thursday in November come to the gym with your friend who is a member at no cost. Member: During the month of November Members can bring
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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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Benefits of the ancient practice, and how to try one yourself. By Anna Davies Published: Oct 25, 2021 More relaxed. Less stressed. Connected to your creativity and ready to take on whatever the day may bring. Sounds like an ideal state, right? This is what people take sound baths can experience—a more calm state of
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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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