Did you know that 95 percent of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise? According to Author Mike Adams, this clearly demonstrates that there is a lack of understanding when it comes to nutrition. It’s time to change your lifestyle and accomplish the goal… Read More »Five tips to a more nutritious you

Exercise: Stability Ball Knee Tucks Target Body Part: abs, legs, calves and shins Primary Muscles: rectus abdominus (abs), transverse abdominus, quadriceps (quads), obliques Secondary Muscles: (synergists/stabilizers) erector spinae, anterior and medial deltoids (delts), triceps, pectorals (pecs), serratus anterior, gluteus maximus (glutes), gluteus medius/minimus (abductors), adductors Equipment Needed: stability ball Step 1: Starting Position — Lie… Read More »Move of the month

President Barack Obama recently signed a childhood obesity memorandum to place an emphasis on the involvement of families in solving the problem of childhood obesity in our nation. There are many health risks related to exercise for obese individuals. However, this does not mean that those suffering from obesity cannot enjoy the benefits of exercise… Read More »The merits of exercise for the obese individual

Having a personal trainer is no longer reserved for the rich and famous like Madonna, Oprah and Cruise. You can get personalized workout sessions at Fitness Together.Located at 3585 Route 9 North in Free hold, the facility offers workout ses-sions for everyone from children to senior citizens. “We provide private, one-on-one workout sessions with a… Read More »Asbury Park Press Article on Fitness Together

The company dancers rose to the occasion, worked hard, and competed in three competitions. They won Platinum,High Gold, top solo and overall scores at DanceXplosion, Starbound and Dancers Inc. They will be traveling to North Carolina in August to study with Scott Benson and Kameron Bink from“So You Think You Can Dance.” Dance Unique Dance… Read More »Back To School

NAME OF EXERCISE: dumbbell lateral raise DIFFICULTY LEVEL: beginner EQUIPMENT: dumbbells PRIMARY MUSCLES: anterior and medial deltoids (delts), posterior deltoids (delts) SECONDARY MUSCLES: trapezius (traps), erector spinae, rotator cuff, biceps, extensors, serratus anterior, rectus abdominus (abs), transverse abdominus STEP 1:Starting Position: Stand holding dumbbells in your hands with a closed,neutral grip (thumbs around the handlesand… Read More »Feb. 2010 Move of the Month

NAME OF EXERCISE: Wide Stance Squat DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate EQUIPMENT: Set of dumbbells thatare appropriate for your fitness level BENEFIT: This exercise works themuscle groups in the front and backupper thighs (quadriceps and hamstrings)as well as the gluts, lowerback and calves. PROGRESSION: Start off doing oneset of eight to 12 reps without dumbbellsor with a… Read More »June move of month wide stance squat

NAME OF EXERCISE: glute bridge with leg extension DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate EQUIPMENT: exercise mat BENEFIT: This exercise works the muscle groups in your buttocks (glutes), thighs (hamstrings and quadriceps),lower back and abs. PROGRESSION: Start off doing one set of 8-12reps. Once you learn the form of the exercise gradually increase to an additional set of… Read More »March 2010 Move of The Month

Name of exercise: seated medicine ball trunk rotations Primary muscles: rectus abdominus(abs), transverse abdominus Secondary muscles:(synergists/stabilizers), erectorspinae Equipment needed: medicine ball Level: beginnerStarting position: Sit on a mat/floor with your knees bent, feet together,heels on the floor while holding a medicine ball in your lap close toyour body. Start with a light ball (2lb.) and… Read More »Move of the month Jan 2010

NAME OF EXERCISE: stability ball bridge DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate EQUIPMENT: stability ball and an exercise mat. BENEFIT: This exercise works the abdominal muscle groups, back (erectorspinae), buttocks (glutes) and the backof the thighs (hamstrings). It also helps to build core stability. PROGRESSION: Start off doing oneset of 8-12 reps. Once you learn the form of… Read More »Move of the month May 2010

NAME OF EXERCISE: Medicine Ball Squat on Bosu DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate EQUIPMENT: Medicine ball and Bosu Balance Trainer BENEFIT:This exercise targets the muscle groups in the lower body, especially the quadriceps,hamstrings and glutes. It also helps to improve core stabilization and balance as you try to maintain your center of gravity over a constantly changing… Read More »Move of the Month Medicine ball Squat on Bosu

NAME OF EXERCISE: single-leg row DIFFICULTY LEVEL: advanced EQUIPMENT: exercise bench, dumbbell (select a weight that is ap- propriate for your fitness level). BENEFIT: This exercise works the muscles in the back (latissimus dorsi), butt (gluteus maximum and medius) and the upper front arm (biceps). PROGRESSION: Do two to three sets of eight to 12… Read More »Move of the month Oct. 2009

NAME OF EXERCISE: side plank (modified) DIFFICULTY LEVEL: moderate EQUIPMENT: none needed PRIMARY MUSCLES: transverse abdominus, gluteus medius/minimus (abductors), obliques SECONDARY MUSCLES: gluteus maximus (glutes), quadriceps (quads), hamstrings WAYNE’S TIP: During this particular exercise, keep your spine in neutral alignment as you lean forward from your waist. Keep your abdominals tight during the movement to… Read More »November 2009 Move of The Month

Having a personal trainer is no longer reserved for the rich and famous like Madonna, Oprah and Cruise.You can get personalized workout session sat Fitness Together. Located at 3585 Route 9 North in Freehold, the facility offers workout sessions for everyone from children to senior citizens.“We provide private, one-on-one workout sessions with a certified trainer,”… Read More »Personal Training is yours at fitness together

In recent years, there has been much discussion as to whether strength training is safe for preadolescents or adolescents. Some common misconceptionsis that strength training will cause injuries and stunt the growth of children.As long as there is proper guidance, there is no evidence to show that proper strength training will have an adverse effect… Read More »Strength training is appropriate for young people

What is eating supportively?You have see that starvation creates an adverse reaction in the body, by causing a reduction of your calorie burning tissues. So it must be that the body needs the proper nutrition and physical training to cut body fat and increase strength,well being and health. The bad news on the shortcuts don’t… Read More »Eating supportively to lose body fat

We all gain weight, lose it, get out of shape, and try to get back into shape again.Health-care professionals urge us to strengthen our bones and our heart, and maintain a certain level of fitness to look and feel healthy at every stage of our lives.To attain this, we need a lifestyle change. Like every… Read More »Fitness is important during every stage of life

Is working out for only the young, buff-guys/gals or for the rest of us who would still like to look like one of them?Exercise does more than make you look great in your clothes or on the beach.It is one of the main ways of protecting your health and your heart, of lowering your cholesterol,… Read More »Working out not for just the Young

Castle Couture,a high-end bridal and eveningwear boutique,will captivate you with its sophisticated charm.The warm and inviting grand entryway will indulge your senses as you are swept away into the fairytale setting of finding your dream gown.Castle Couture, the newest addition to the Marlboro Diamond Plaza, is a 5,000-square-foot bridal boutique catering to the every whim… Read More »Wedding Fitness At Its Best!