By Robbie Alexander, NSCA-CPT, APDT Do you want to be known as a dreamer or more of a goal achiever? Every year at this time, so many people get caught up in the same old, New Year’s traditions. There are New Year’s party plans, Rose Parade campouts, football games and of course, the resolutions to…
The Inner Ring
Martial Arts: The Best Path to Fitness By Robbie Alexander, NSCA-CPT Could traditional martial arts be used for accomplishing big fitness goals? By “big” I mean agility, endurance, flexibility, muscle building, strength and power development. For centuries, the many different forms of martial arts have been used as tools for positive change and since their…
5 Signs Swimming Is Your Ideal Sport
By Arriane Cipher, Exclusive for Arcadiaweekly.com Looking for the right sport takes a lot of time and effort. You might find yourself spending countless weekends trying new activities, frustrated about whether or not a particular sport is the one for you. You may even do some research to curb those unnecessary trials. However, one sport…
How Alcohol Affects Your Calorie Count
Beer, wine, or liquor? Did a response pop into your head instantly when you read that question? It did for me. I, like 70% of the U.S. adult population, enjoy having a cold drink every now and then. But I know, and you should too, that those drinks are not doing your health, or your…
Free App Shows What Medicare Covers
By Greg Dill Let’s say you go for your annual physical and your doctor recommends that you get a hearing and balance test, or an electrocardiogram (EKG), or a Hepatitis B screening. Does your Original Medicare cover these services? Now there’s a quick way to find out, using your smartphone or tablet. It’s Medicare’s new…
Expectations Versus Reality of Weight Loss
Searching for weight loss information on the internet can feel like rummaging around a yard sale, hoping to find a fitting tablecloth. It can be tough to sort through what works and what doesn’t. I never knew that the master cleanse was a thing, until one of my clients came up to me looking much…
Ways to Destress Using Yoga for Beginners
By Joselin Hernandez As we ring in the new year, fitness goals are set forgetting stress management is just as important in achieving a healthier new you. Yoga is a great way to release stress after a long day of work. This practice can seem daunting to those new to the practice but fret not….
How to Lose Weight Without a Personal Trainer
Weight loss is hard work, and that’s a hard pill to swallow. But it shouldn’t be. Diets, pills, or quick fixes that promise you results in a few weeks-you know exactly what I’m talking about. Those fat-burner pills, crazy master cleanse, or that workout routine that promises you’ll drop 20 pounds in 28 days all…
Skyrocket Your New Year’s Resolution Success Rate
By Yajen Tan You probably made resolutions to start New Year’s off on the right foot. To start eating better, to show up to the gym, or maybe just to stop waking up late in the mornings. You set those resolution because you wanted to change. Sadly, those resolutions probably won’t take you far….
Medicare Changes in 2019
Part 3 By Alex Cordero Have you had the opportunity to take some time to review what will affect your Medicare plan coverage for 2019? If not, consider this time to be the right time. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2019 Medicare Parts A and B, premiums and deductibles….