by Abby Bleistein, MD | Aug 13, 2020 | Exercise and Fitness
First, let’s get clear about what a non-impact workout is. Simply put, your feet never leave the ground. There are many reasons to opt for a non- impact workout. High impact workouts like High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and running can be jarring on joints,...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Apr 2, 2020 | Balanced Life, Exercise and Fitness, Healthy Eating
Simply put, your immune system is your body’s defense against infection and illness. Your immune system recognizes the cells that make up your body, and will try to rid your body of the unfamiliar to keep you healthy. The immune system calls on its “defense...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Feb 4, 2020 | Exercise and Fitness, Uncategorized
What is HIIT? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. These workouts generally combine short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. Often, the instructor will say things like, “You can do anything for 30 seconds!” These...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Dec 3, 2019 | Balanced Life, Exercise and Fitness, Healthy Eating
There are countless reasons people resist change. They fear a loss of control, uncertainty, more work, discomfort or a fear of being able to deal with the new reality. This post is for those who have pushed beyond that fear of change and who are ready to make a big...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Jun 10, 2019 | Exercise and Fitness, Weight Loss
Exercising Can Feel Like A Drag… Who has fun while working out? “UGH, I have to work out after work. I would rather just go home.” “I wish I could do Taco Tuesday but I really should just go do the stupid Stairmaster” “Working out just sucks. I wish I didn’t have to...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Mar 30, 2019 | Children's Health, Exercise and Fitness, Weight Loss
About 30 years ago, the United States started to enter the obesity epidemic. Today, about 69{07da271e77422af76f51da788dfc38972c1a2f571acbdb370ea97addefcb7f7a} of adults and 34{07da271e77422af76f51da788dfc38972c1a2f571acbdb370ea97addefcb7f7a} of children are obese. We...
