The Time For Good Nutrition Is Now!
Dr. Roy Vartabedian is President of Vartabedian & Associates/ Designs for Wellness, a Health and Nutrition publishing and consulting firm. He is also a Doctor of Public Health, with a specialty in Chronic Disease Prevention from Loma Linda University, and holds Master of Public Health degrees in Health Education and Nutrition also from LLU. He [...]
The Role Of Proper Nutrition In The Endurance Athlete
By DAVID PHILIPS M.D. Much has been talked about in the sports and science community about the adverse affects of prolonged and strenuous exercise as it relates to the production of free radicals in an athlete’s body. What are these byproducts of aerobic exercise and why are they damaging to the human body? More importantly, what [...]
Superfoods Are The Answer To Nutrition Recovery: Kitchen Rx
Kitchen Rx Foods that help you heal from injuries. By Liz Applegate Ph.D. Image by Ann E. Cutting From the December 2011 issue of Runner’s World Most athletes get injured at least once in their running careers. Whether it’s a sore tendon or sudden muscle pull, your body goes through a series of responses to start [...]
Do Children Have Healthy School Lunches?
I remember when I was in the 4th grade in the 80′s when Ronald Regan wanted to make french fries and tomato sauce (and/or ketchup) part of the vegetable food group. I was actually very happy about that at the time but I knew at age 9 that ketchup and french fries were not in the vegetable food [...]
2011 Powerhouse Fitness Holiday Newsletter
The Holidays Are Here!!! Dear Powerhouse Fitness Members & Guests, The holidays are here and we hope that your fitness goals are being met. With a variety of classes such as Indoor Rowing, Bootcamp, Spinning, and Zumba we strive to do the best job possible. I hope that everyone stays motivated throughout the holiday season. [...]
The ‘Overweight’ Generation… Generation O
I have come across some interesting articles lately about the importance of screening individuals for diabetes, cholesterol, and people with heart conditions in the L.A. Times as well as the Press Telegram here in Long Beach. It is a sign of the times that we are in a crisis of inhibiting bad eating habits and lack of participating in [...]
Free Nutrition Seminar: Fueling And Training Your Body For Ultimate Preformance Oct. 28th, 7PM @ The Powerhouse Fitness Studio/Warehouse Location
The Powerhouse Fitness Center in Long Beach Offers A FREE Nutrition Seminar Every Month! Be sure to RSVP and join us this Friday Oct. 28th At 7PM Sharp At 1347 Loma Ave, Long Beach CA 90803. We will enjoy a great night with complimentary food, beverages, and nutrition shakes before and during the seminar. These [...]
Are Vitamins Causing More Harm Than Good?
Throughout most of my life I have been introduced and have taken many different kinds of vitamins and supplements. My father would always take them and I followed his every move and then some. In college my rowing coach in 1999 introduced our team to creatine and told us it was the latest and greatest natural [...]
All Of The Powerhouse Fitness Rowing, Spinning, Zumba, And Bootcamp Classes Are For All Levels Of Athletic Ability From Beginner To Advanced
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season many people have been asking me how to accelerate the fat-burning workouts that Powerhouse Fitness has to offer. We all have our favorite instructors but make sure you try to attend different types of classes as listed below and try other instructors to ‘mix-up’ your workout routine. [...]
Hydration Is Key
We have come a long way with new information regarding hydration and how important it is in maintaining a healthier lifestyle especially during physical activity. We are all trying to find that ‘magic pill’ or remedy that slows or eliminates the aging process. Every cell in your body is connected and if you can improve your [...]
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