by FatGuy on December 21, 2009
In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the difference between the flu and cold virus.The flu lasts much longer than a cold and is usually accompanied by a fever – in fact the flu can last a week or longer. The flu virus is much hardier than the cold virus – it can live on non-porous surfaces much longer than the cold virus can. the cold virus deteriorates much faster. That’s why it is so important to wash your hands frequently during flu season. You don’t want the flu. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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by FatGuy on November 30, 2009
In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains how to get the most out of your exercise program in the cold weather Winter months. You have to train your mind as well as your body when the weather gets cold. Research shows that more people exercise in the warmer months than they do when the temperature drops. So here are some simple ways you can stay more active: exercise in groups, train for an event, find the right incentive that motivates you to exercise and don’t make excuses. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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by FatGuy on November 9, 2009
In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some of their best fitness tips for kids as the weather gets colder. As the weather chills your kids are going to have a little less energy than they did in the warmer weather months – especially in the Northeast. So don’t be like the Fat Guy and wait until Spring to exercise again – embrace the cold and start doing cold weather activities like: indoor exercise classes at the gym, mall walking, indoor swimming, etc. And as the snow begins to fall make a snow man, build a snow fort, shovel your neighbors driveway, etc. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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by FatGuy on November 3, 2009
In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain why men and women feel cold differently. Over the years and I’m sure in your own home you can concluded that men and women tolerate the cold differently. Conventional thought is that women are always complaining about how cold they are and guys could care less. Research shows that internally both men and women live at the same temperature. But externally typically have colder hands and feet which makes them think they are colder than they really are. And now you know why over 5 million Snuggies have been sold. the Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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