One of the very important body parts we tend to forget about are eyes. We cannot really affect the prescription of glasses or contact lenses, however we can protect the health of our eyes. One of the most devastating diseases that can affect us is macular degeneration, which can destroy your central vision. It is [...]
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Don’t Slack Off
The high from beginning a new year is beginning to wear off. Many people have already begun to slip into old habits about exercise and eating. Don’t slack off. Convince yourself you are important to yourself. Make sure you are aware of some of CrossFit Bloomfield’s eating tips. The first twenty are on previous blogs. [...]
Should You Feel Good about Eating Chocolate?
Should You Feel Good about Eating Chocolate? By: Douglas Cale Chocolatier, Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Birmingham, Michigan. I always knew how I felt after eating chocolate – in a pleasant mood, satisfied and happy. Little did I know that chocolate was a source of natural “feel good” endorphins or that chocolate has been esteemed as [...]
Triathlete and CrossFit
Looking to train for a Triathlete or a Marathon or a local outdoor race? Here is a great article in Triathlete Magazine about endurance training. Congrats to CrossFit LA for their athletes as well as an awesome photo shoot
Working out for two
For those of you who are thinking of working out while being pregnant. Here is a great blog that follows one woman during her pregnancy. Pictures included. Reflections: CrossFit Pregnancy (blog) CrosFit Journal Article (working out for two)-PDF
Include your children in the “New You”
Make sure you include your children in the “New You”. Begin teaching your kids good eating habits. Don’t make food a reward for success in school or sports. Make a deal to take them to a movie or a sporting event. Good grades get a trip to the mall for clothes or sporting goods. It [...]
Don’t forget your new year’s resolutions
It’s already into the second week of January and people are already forgetting New Year’s resolutions. Don’t be one of those people. Taking care of your health must be a permanent priority. Everyday new reports come speaking about the importance of diet and exercise regarding quality and longevity of life. We all know this but [...]
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Regular Exercise to reduce cardiovascular disease
According to the American Heart Association, regular exercise as a child will help reduce the chance of cardiovascular disease as an adult. By beginning exercise as a child, it can help promote a life long healthy life style. The attitudes of children towards exercise are largely influenced by their parents. Parents have to be positive [...]
Lack of activity
What people don’t realize is that being overweight and lack of activity isn’t just for how you look or how it affects the length of your life. It is about quality of life today. If you poop out after walking up the stairs in your house or are exhausted walking from your car in the [...]
