Archive of: Be Well

Osteoporosis & Strength Training

Osteoporosis is a condition that primarily affects post-menopausal women. After menopause, estrogen production and bone density decreases. Strength training is an important part of any exercise program, but is especially important for the prevention of osteoporosis, or for women who have already developed the condition.

By Bentz Tozer, Jr., B.S., CPT

Boosting Metabolism Through Exercise

Pick up any fitness magazine today, and you are sure to find an article on boosting your metabolism. But what is metabolism, and how does “boosting” it help you?

Bentz Tozer, Jr, B.S. CPT

Family Fun Fitness

These days, adults and children spend more and more time out of each day watching television, playing video games and in front of their computers. Due to this fact, obesity is on the rise for all age groups, but especially in children.

Bentz P. Tozer, Jr., B.S., CPT

It's All Mental Except for the Physical Part

Everything we do is preceded by some level of mental activity. A thought, an idea or a concept must come first before we make a move. When we assign importance to something and how we interpret its worth is directly related to how successful you will be at it.

Bentz Tozer, Jr, B.S. CPT

Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Liver

Most of us don’t realize how much we affect our liver function based on what we eat and drink on a daily basis. If you are not leading a healthy lifestyle, odds are you are giving your liver quite a workout.

Bentz Tozer, Jr. B.S., CPT

Protein: Essential to a healthful diet

The low-carb diet fad in recent years has caused people to pay closer attention to the amount of protein in their diets. But what is protein exactly, and what is the correct amount we should consume?

Bentz Tozer, Jr., B.S., CPT

The Pyschological Benefits of Exercise

The physical benefits of exercise are numerous, and usually why most people begin an exercise program in the first place. However, the mind is also affected by exercise and there are many psychological benefits of exercise to consider.

Bentz Tozer, Jr., B.S., CPT

Stay Hydrated This summer

Bentz Tozer, Jr., BS, CPT