New Dietary Guidelines Highlight Importance Of Physical Activity
In light of new dietary guidelines that call for Americans to increase their physical activity while decreasing their caloric intake to help manage their weight, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those with preexisting conditions and/or disabilities, to consider the advice... more
Combining Strength Training and Diet to Lose Weight Safely and Steadily
People who go on a diet do so for a few main reasons: to lose weight, to improve their overall well-being or both. Many people who diet for weight loss fail to lose weight or, if they do lose, fail to maintain the weight they lost. As any fitness expert will tell you, losing weight comes down to two main factors: consuming less calories and exercising.... more