The Fittest You - Southern Maryland

03/01/2025

As we get older, our metabolic rate decreases along with our bone density and muscle mass. Add strengthening exercises to your workout routine to support bone and muscle growth and boost the rate at which your body burns fuel.

Click on the video link below for a beginner's guide to strengthening exercises.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWZCYapW72E

03/01/2025

Nearly 15% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. A few healthy lifestyles changes can prevent or delay the onsite of Type 2 Diabetes. What change can yo make today to lower your risk?

References:
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) - NIDDK. (n.d.). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/research-areas/diabetes/diabetes-prevention-program-dpp

03/01/2025

Appropriate exercise intensity is important for cardiometabolic health. How is your exercise
intensity? Is it helping you reach your personal goals?

Reference:
Goin, A. (2025, February 12). Overall physical activity or intensity of activity: which is more important for cardiometabolic health? ACSM. https://acsm.org/overall-activity-intensity/

03/01/2025

What are your favorite vegetables?

03/01/2025

Stress is a part of life, but neglecting to manage stress well can increase your risk for anxiety, depression, digestive problems, headaches, muscle tension, heart disease, difficulty sleeping, and weight gain.

Click on the link below to learn more!

Reference:
Harvard Health. (2024, April 3). Understanding the stress response. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response

03/01/2025

Setting small, incremental goals helps making healthy lifestyle changes a reality. What goal will you set this week to embrace a healthier you?

03/01/2025

According to the Center for Disease Control, most Americans are overconsuming saturated fat, sugar, and sodium while their diets are lacking in fiber, healthy fats, vitamin D, and potassium. What change can you make to ensure you are eating well?

References:
Healthy eating tips. (2024, March 1). Nutrition. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/features/healthy-eating-tips.html

03/01/2025

The American College of Sports Medicine and the Mayo Clinic promotes that regular physical activity plays a significant role in reducing your risk for developing chronic disease. How will you move more today?

Reference:
What you need to know about exercise and chronic disease. (n.d.). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-and-chronic-disease/art-20046049

06/09/2021