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| Greetings! |
As winter continues, it is important for all of us to take strides in keeping ourselves and our loved ones as healthy as possible.
And whether exercising or watching what we eat, we could all use a few tips and tricks to make healthy living a little easier. Below, we've done just that.
And as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us here at Empire Health and Wellness Center.
Be well,
Brendan Sullivan, PT, CSCS & Staff
8 Century Hill Dr Suite 201
Latham, NY 12110
PH: 518-690-4406
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Empire Health and Wellness Center will be hosting another informative seminar this month.
On Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm Brendan Sullivan, PT will be hosting a discussion on Exercise & Osteoporosis. It will be held at Empire Health and Wellness Center, 8 Century Hill Dr. Latham, NY.
For more information about this great, educational session or to RSVP please feel free to call EHWC at 518-690-4406 or visit our newly updated website, www.empirehwc.com.
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Music Makes Working Out Easier |  According to medical studies across the globe, listening to
the right music can increase the effectivness of your workout. By listening to upbeat music with beats per
minute (BPM) that match our heart rates, our brains will focus on the noise
rather than the signals our brains are sending us telling us to quit
exercising.
One study that supports this theory was conducted by the
Liverpool John Morris University and monitored the speeds and effort output of
a group of cyclist listening to music as they pedaled. The researchers secretly
increased and decreased the speed of the songs by 10% and found that the
cyclist unconsciously matched their pace and effort with the tempo of the music.
Other interesting studies found that: subjects who cycled to
music required 7% less oxygen and people who ran to synchronized music
experienced a 15% increase in endurance.
To help you find music that will increase your exercise
effectiveness, try Tangerine, a software plug-in tool that integrates with your
iTunes library. Tangerine can customize a playlist for your workouts that is
based on the BPM range you specify, which will keep your muscles and your ears
in harmony.
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What Your Cravings Really Mean
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Food cravings are often the downfall of any attempt at
dieting. But sometimes, a craving can be a clue to what our bodies really need.
After some research, we compiled a list of food cravings, what your body might
really be lacking and then a healthier alternative.
You crave: Chocolate You need: Magnesium So try:
Raw nuts and fruit
You crave: Salty foods You need: Hydration So
try: Drinking water
You crave: Bread You need: Nitrogen So
try: High protein foods
You crave: Sugar You need: Energy So
try: Carbs
(For a complete list of food cravings and what they mean,
visit this website.)
So before you reach for the candy bar, sugary soda or bag of potato chips, decode what your food cravings really mean and try the healthy
alternative instead. You might just beat the craving and the extra pounds!
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Customer Appreciation Coupon
Use this coupon to redeem $10 off your next 1 hour massage at Empire Health and Wellness Center. Offer Expires: February 28, 2010.
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Empire Health & Wellness Center has been serving the Capital District
for eight years, specializing in physical therapy
and personalized fitness services.
8 Century Hill Drive, Suite 201
Latham, NY 12110
Ph: (518) 690-4406
Email: info@empirehwc.com
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