Health & Fitness

Photo courtesy of Monrovia Weekly contributor, Robbie Alexander By Robbie Alexander, NSCA-CPT, APDT “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” It’s that time of year when the temptations to be lazy regarding our healthy...

By Arriane Cipher The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and it can only mean one thing: winter is coming. As a bonus, the cool and rainy weather also rings in the much-dreaded flu season. According...

By Robbie Alexander, NSCA-CPT, APDT Nothing sends more people quickly scampering for the hills like when you bring up the topic of nutrition. Some people struggle with the question, “Should I stop eating sugar?” Others get stumped at, “Are...

By Robbie Alexander, NSCA-CPT, APDT Welcome to my new health and fitness column. As a dog trainer, functional fitness consultant and personal defense trainer, my intention every other week will be to get you thinking about getting off the couch, putting...

https://www.facebook.com/GimmeFit/videos/394633597993592/ Beer, wine, or liquor? Did a response pop into your head instantly when you read that question? It did for me. I, like 70% of the U.S. adult population, enjoy having a cold drink every now and then. But I know, and you should too, that...

By Greg Dill Let’s say you go for your annual physical and your doctor recommends that you get a hearing and balance test, or an electrocardiogram (EKG), or a Hepatitis B screening. Does your Original Medicare cover these services? Now there’s a quick way to find...

Searching for weight loss information on the internet can feel like rummaging around a yard sale, hoping to find a fitting tablecloth. It can be tough to sort through what works and what doesn't. I never knew that the master cleanse was a thing, until...

By Joselin Hernandez As we ring in the new year, fitness goals are set forgetting stress management is just as important in achieving a healthier new you. Yoga is a great way to release stress after a long day of work. This practice can seem...

https://www.facebook.com/GimmeFit/videos/2114414395248681/ Weight loss is hard work, and that's a hard pill to swallow. But it shouldn't be. Diets, pills, or quick fixes that promise you results in a few weeks-you know exactly what I'm talking about. Those fat-burner pills, crazy master...

https://www.facebook.com/GimmeFit/videos/1141841802690345/   By Yajen Tan You probably made resolutions to start New Year’s off on the right foot. To start eating better, to show up to the gym, or maybe just to stop waking up late in the mornings. You set those resolution because you wanted to change. Sadly,...