Exercise, Nutrition and Their Relationship With Immunity, Part 1
Part of being physically and mentally healthy includes having a strong and healthy immune system. There is a lot of emphasis on being physically fit and in shape, or happy…
Pain: The Good & the Bad & the DOMS
We’ve all experienced post-workout pain. It doesn’t matter what your level of athleticism is – you could be a seasoned athlete in a professional sport or it could be your…
Hunger: Who’s to Blame, the Stomach or the Brain?
What drives you to the fridge? Is it your stomach, or could it be your brain? Message received Our brain sends signals to the rest of our body that…
How Much Protein is Too Much Protein?
Protein: the most worshipped macronutrient. It kind of makes sense when you think about where the word “protein” comes from: the ancient Greek word “proteos” means primary or first. But…
The Importance of Hydration
About 60% of the body is water. Water is essential for survival Water is used during digestion and metabolism, assisting with chemical reactions, carrying oxygen through the blood, regulating body…
Stressed (Out) In: Cortisol, The Stress Hormone
There’s a lot of buzz about Cortisol, but not everyone knows what it is and what it does. Here’s a quick debrief: Hooked On A Feeling We tend to think…
What I loved about Bellydance with Kelly Kinetics
The last time I did a bellydance class was with a group of friends as a “stretch” challenge. It was a private group class, so we all knew each other,…
Featured Personal Trainer: Darlene Caridi of Functional Fitnesse
Welcome to Fitin! Please introduce yourself. My name is Darlene Caridi. I am a fitness professional, specializing in functional fitness for women 50 plus, promoting an active lifestyle, ageing successfully,…
Eating Slowly
I’ve been obsessively focused on my physical health for the last 13 years. In all that time, the most important nutritional advice I’ve ever been given, and that I can…