A New Year and New Goals

1) HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

*Time flies! This week marks TWO YEARS of hosting “Medpoint’s: It’s Your Health”, formerly “Battle of the Beach Bods This Time IT’s Science”.

*Much has changed at Medpoint in this time including having a full team

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Mythbuster: Is Walking the Best Form of Cardio?

*There are valid reasons why walking is the most commonly recommended form of exercise and cardio.

A) It is VERY convenient! All you need is a pair of shoes! There is a low economic and time commitment barrier with walking. If you have 20 minutes

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Christmas Dinner Promotions, Healthy?

1) Christmas dinner promotions are everywhere! Are they really that healthy?

*One meal that caught my eye is the “Swiss Chalet Festive Special”, including: quarter chicken served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, a choice of side and 5 Lindor chocolate truffles.

*Nutrition facts:

Totals for entire meal:

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Men Closing the Gender Gap in Eating Disorders?

1) Medpoint Athlete: Gordie Michie Los Angeles CanAm Swim Challenge update!

*I am extremely proud to announce that Gordie won a GOLD MEDAL in the 50m butterfly at the CanAm swimming challenge in Los Angeles over the weekend!

*Gordie is a sponsored Medpoint Fitness Special Olympics

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Christmas Party Clean Eating Tip!

1) Christmas party decision making! How to come out CLEAN??

*On Saturday I attended a Christmas party that I knew would be full of sweets and treats.

How to avoid eating sweets?

*Prior to departing, I ate a meal full of fibrous veggies (steamed Brussels sprouts),

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Too Early for Resolutions? High or Low Carb?

1) Excuses or Take Action: Which will YOU decide?

It’s December, too early for a new year’s resolution and you are feeling the grind of a long fall. Should you put your health on hold for another month and tread onward making excuses?

*Enough of

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“Walk the Talk” and Weights Before Cardio?

1) Medpoint Swimmer Competes in the US!

*Medpoint Fitness Athlete Gordie Michie is competing in the Can Am Swimming challenge in Los Angeles this week! Good luck, we are all proud of you Gordie!

2) Practice What You Preach….even in Miami!?

*I have heard many

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Workout Buddies? Dried Fruit?

1) Workout Partners: Meant for everyone?

*Al made an excellent point last week. His friend at the gym who he doesn’t even train with, but sees to chat afterwards wasn’t there…something was missing, he was less motivated to come back next time.

*Are workout

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Mythbuster: Sea Salt, Is it better for you than regular table salt?

1) Jet Black is 2nd in North America!

*Medpoint Fitness is founded on strong morals and being the experts when it comes to using science in fitness. This past weekend the drug tested organization “Ultimate Fitness Events” hosted its first ever Pro Fitness Model competition where

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Minimum time in the gym? Is food the drug of choice for some?

1)      Medpoint athlete in the news!

*Medpoint Special Olympics athlete Gordie Michie has been selected to compete in the Can-Am Para Swimming Championships in California this December! He is lightning quick, easily swimming 50m freestyle races in under 28 seconds!

2)      We had a

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