Michael Rosenthal, Co-Owner and General Manager Island Fitness An article published in the Washington Post on January 16th caused quite a stir. The story references Richard Morgan, a 93-year old man “with the aerobic engine of a healthy 30- or 40-year-old and the body-fat percentage of a whippet”. Furthermore, “…in many ways, he’s an exemplar […]
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Ortho-Kinetics Professional Trainer, and a former 2 sport college athlete, I’ve been strength training with many different modalities my entire life. Olympic lifting, strength training, plyometrics, speed training, I’ve done it all, or so I thought. I was lucky enough to marry a woman who has very similar
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Mon 1/22/2024 3:54 PM Scale trauma? Been there. Let’s talk about a game-changer in my fitness journey—InBody technology. If you’ve ever had a rocky relationship with scales, join the club. As a child, I endured the scrutiny of family members fixated on my numbers, fostering an unhealthy connection between myself, food, body image, and perceived
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We are SO thankful we are inviting Members to SHARE what you love about Island Fitness by bringing your friends for FREE every Thursday in November! Guests: You are invited! Each Thursday in November come to the gym with your friend who is a member at no cost. Member: During the month of November Members can bring
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This Classic Tomato Soup is like a good pair of jeans. You can dress it up or keep it easy and casual. Whether this recipe brings you memories of the fall seasons past or provides a new tradition of using the last of a late summer harvest I hope you enjoy it as much as
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Benefits of the ancient practice, and how to try one yourself. By Anna Davies Published: Oct 25, 2021 More relaxed. Less stressed. Connected to your creativity and ready to take on whatever the day may bring. Sounds like an ideal state, right? This is what people take sound baths can experience—a more calm state of
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In the ever-evolving world of nutrition one topic that has sparked debate for decades is the role of carbohydrates in our diets. Often demonized and blamed for weight gain and various health issues, carbs have earned an underserved reputation as the “enemy” of healthy eating. However, it’s time to set the record straight: carbs are
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It’s impossible not to be aware of air quality these days as we brace for smoke. While we all understand the benefits of exercising, exercising outdoors during periods of unhealthy air quality can do more harm than good. Breathing through our noses offers some protection, but when we are under physical exertion, we inhale deeply,
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Movie Trivia: Little Mermaid Edition Test your Little Mermaid knowledge with our Summer Movie Trivia along with healthy movie night snack ideas! Fill in the missing lyric: “You’ve got a lot of Sand. We’ve got a hot ________ Band. Answer – Crustacean Who plays Ursula in the remake of The Little Mermaid? Melissa McCarthy How
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What’s better than a Summer Movie? A Summer Movie with healthy snacks! We have some Blockbuster Movie Trivia to go with our healthy movie snacks. What movie sold the most tickets ever? Gone with the Wind is #1 followed by Stars Wars: Episode IV A New Hope in 2nd place and The Sound of Music in
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