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Hi, I'm Suzanne, your editor. I'm passionate about health, fitness and well being. I'm never far from Fitness Goop, but I can also be found out and about exploring yoga classes, walking my dog and feeding my tummy with good food. I have a background in Fitness and own a Personal Training company. I also have experience in writing and editing. Although my post secondary education is in Criminology, I followed my heart which has led me to helping others stay healthy and fit in our fast paced world. I am always happy to chat with you, so don't be shy. Suzanne Zilkowsky
We have all heard that stretching is one of the essential components of fitness. But many of us continue to avoid the flexibility part of our workouts. Not only does stretching reduce risks of injury during physical activity, but it helps prevents post-exercise muscle soreness, otherwise known as DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness). A recent study [...]
Pushups using the Stability ball make a great exercise even better! By placing the ball underneath your feet adds instability to the pushup, it forces you to engage your core and transfers more weight to your hands increasing the resistance for your chest and shoulders. If you choose to position the ball beneath your hands, [...]
Spring Ski season is upon us and you have finally decided that this is the season to try out this alpine sport. Hitting the Slopes ski workout will help prepare you physically for the challenges you will face up on the slopes. This ski workout is also designed to help strengthen specific muscles that are [...]
Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is a water-soluble nutrient that helps in the production of neurotransmitters, which are the chemicals that allow brain and nerve cells to communicate with one another. Pyridoxine also ensures that metabolic processes such as fat and protein metabolism run smoothly. It is also important for immune system function in older [...]
Studies are now finding that your Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is a strong predictor of cardiovascular health as well as a good indicator of your basic fitness level. A strong heart is able to pump more blood with every beat, so you want to have a low resting heart rate. It is very easy to [...]
After reading several research findings and trends in nutrition, a common theme begins to emerge. Maintain a healthy diet and you will increase your chances of staying healthy. However, is it possible to get all the necessary nutrients by simply eating healthy? With changes to our food supply such as packaging and processing and damage [...]
Chronic low back pain is one of the most common causes of pain in the United States and Canada. This condition otherwise referred to as (LBP) can be the result of injuries, arthritis, pregnancy, herniated discs, stress that causes tension and poor posture. While the number of people suffering from back pain increases, so does [...]
If you are feeling drained and having trouble facing your busy schedule, here are several ways to boost your energy. Make sure that you are getting at least 8 hours of sleep, keep your blood sugar levels stable, get enough rest and exercise, and consider these nutritional supplements and herbs: Vitamin B complex. This water [...]
In our quest to win the battle against pre-mature aging we are constantly searching for products and treatments that will maintain the youthful qualities of our skin. Some of the more serious external factors that can increase the loss of skin integrity are; overexposure to the sun, stress, smoking, pollution, and bad eating habits. The [...]
Ayurveda is a holistic healing science that originates from the ancient Vedic tradition of India. The word Ayurveda is the combination on two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. So the definition of Ayurveda is the science of life. This healing science deals with the prevention of disease [...]
