Don’t believe infomercials promising a buff body with quick-fix “miracles.” There are no miracles, but with the Pritikin Exercise Program you will discover that regular exercise can be simple and practical – and very effective.
It’s important to know your struggles with weight and binge eating can be fixed. According to Registered Dietician, Kimberly Gomer, who appeared as a guest speaker on the Real Talk with Bella Magazine Podcast, explains, “restrictive dieting is pretty much starving yourself…that’s the problem, and the dieting culture we have encourages it. It makes you…
Not everyone is meant to have a 6-pack of abs, (nor is that necessarily a goal worth setting), yet there are some important things about your abdominal muscles you should know. Here’s why you should care about your abdominal muscles and how to get them, from the experts. Why is it Important to Have Abs?…
From Oprah Winfrey and Stedman to Jenny and Forest Gump, sometimes two great things are even better when together. According to leading nutrition experts and scientists, you can get quick health results if you combine certain foods on your plate, compared to eating just one healthy food on its own. Blueberries might not sound like…
Experts agree the fastest way to get healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or come in a fancy packaged box. Despite claims made by marketing sites that a diet or product can help you get healthy fast, you already know what works for effective, sustainable results is a healthy lifestyle. Yes, you truly can get…
Are you exercising right? This will change the way you think about exercising, and help you achieve results faster (while actually feeling like you’re doing less).
Sweat dripping off handle bars of the treadmill can make you stop and wonder, are there germs at the gym you should be avoiding? Get the best workout, either at the gym, park or at home, and stay health with advice from Pritikin’s Fitness Expert, Jamie Costello.
It’s no secret that back pain has become a serious problem in America. Cases in point: A 2009 study out of UNC found that 80 percent of Americans suffer from low-back pain. According to The American Chiropractic Association, we spend $50 billion per year on costs related to back pain. Moreover, a survey conducted by…
Why do I lack motivation to exercise? By definition, motivation is the reason you do something. If the reason you exercise is linked with a positive feeling you are more likely to do it. “People find it difficult to get motivated to exercise when they have a big dissociation between their goal and the reason…
Getting fit can be hard. There’s the sweating, huffing and puffing. Plus, you have to stay motivated and, most importantly not get injured. How do some people do it? They have probably used the help of a good personal trainer who understands that each person has unique health needs. A good personal trainer can create…
In an effort to bring Pritikin guests a more tailor-made experience in the gym, Costello plans to roll out a series of enhancements within his program. “My goal is to help guests develop a routine that’s best suited to where they are on their fitness journey,” he says. “Not every exercise is for every body—I…
