It’s that time of year – BBQ season. Summer BBQs can be full of unhealthy choices for the average person. A picnic table full of saucy salads (without actual lettuce), carb filled treats, and booze for days. What could be a messy situation ready to derail your good health, doesn’t have to be with some good advice and good habits…
You’ve decided to lose weight, let’s say 20 lbs. You read up on how to do it, you select a plan, and you purchase exercise clothing. The first week goes really well and you see the scale dip down a bit. Hurrah! You decide to keep going with the plan, but at some point during week two you catch yourself…
The secret to shrinking your body is strength training. Many women shy away from lifting weights because they are afraid that they will bulk up and they’ve bought into the myth that cardio is the key to weight loss. The fact is, for most women, bulking up is virtually impossible. And though cardio is essential for good heart health, strength…
As the weather turns warm and summer becomes imminent who hasn’t experienced the sudden dread of having to squeeze into a bathing suit? The goal is to be bikini-ready all year long but seriously, how many of us achieve that? You may find yourself with an occasion that demands you expose a little flesh and find there’s a whole lot…
We’ve all heard the usual motivators for getting to the gym. You’ve probably tried getting a work out buddy who keeps you accountable or promising yourself a reward after you finish. You’ve kept that tight pair of paints telling yourself you will lose the weight to fit back in them or purchased a gym membership hoping that the card alone…
At HTF we believe all foods and beverages can be part of a healthy lifestyle if they are consumed in moderation. According to the US Department of Agriculture, Americans are recommended to limit added sugars to less than 10% of their total daily calories as part of a healthy diet. For example, if you were on a 2,000-calorie daily diet,…
This vegetable filled chili is perfect for those chill fall nights.
Stop buying preserved sauces and try making your own. You will love this scratch made Pesto Sauce!
At the Hit the Floor we are always strive to provide the best service coupled with the best technology. Beginning this month, we have introduced Polar H10 heart rate monitoring into all our aerobic training sessions. Why heart rate training? If you are just starting to work out or if you are a seasoned athlete, monitoring your heart rate has proven…
Do you enjoy pot roast but love the idea of reducing meat in your diet? Try our recipe!
