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Perform Better is an online superstore of fitness and athletic equipment. Whether you're an individual that wants to work out at home or a gym owner/physical therapist that wants an array of functional training equipment, this is your one-stop shopping store.
Most of the equipment I recommend to my clients are from Perform Better. Matter of fact, at the top of each web page, you will find pictures of equipment I recommend. For example, if you click on the stability ball icon, you will be directly taken to the exact page where they sell the stability balls.
Click on the 'screenshot' of the website you want to visit and you will be taken to that webpage, or click on the link below the screenshot.
Nutrition & Fitness Advisors provides customized meal plans and personal consultations with a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer. Consultations take place at the client's convenience, over the phone and by email.
Michael Mansueto Leidig, RD is a personal friend of mine
and has helped many of my clients reach their
nutrition and weight management goals.
His website is filled with a lot of FREE nutritional advice.
The Zone is a simple, well-balanced, clinically proven anti-inflammatory lifestyle that can help you lose excess weight and keep it off forever, fight the effects of aging, reduce the risk of chronic disorders and improve physical and mental performance.
I was fortunate to meet and interview Dr. Sears in April of 2008 (see multi-media link for that interview).
His website is filled with a lot of FREE information, including a quick start guide to his diet . CLICK HERE for more details.
Many health care professionals are still skeptical of the Zone Diet in spite of the many studies that support it. CLICK HERE to see the studies that support the Zone Diet.
Dr. David Ludwig (Endocrinologist from Harvard) pioneered the use of a low-glycemic diet in combating obesity. His groundbreaking research is the basis for some of the most successful diets of the last decade, including "SugarBustters" and "South Beach Diet".
Dr. Ludwig has published numerous studies
(in very prestigious scientific journals) regarding childhood obesity and the effects of the glycemic index on obesity.
To see these articles (abstracts), please CLICK HERE.
Looking for a fresh approach to fitness?
Had enough of the "same old" gym experience?
Want to build a lean body with real strength?
The Art of Strength was made for you.
Anthony DiLuglio, founder of The Art of Strength focuses on core strength with full-body, functional exercises that recruit all the muscles in unison.
If you can't visit his gym in Providence, Rhode Island, he has produced a series of DVD's, which captures his philosophies. He also offers a KETTLEBELL CERTIFICATION program.
Dr. Gillman discovered chiropractic following a disabling back injury (karate). It’s been a passion ever since. After college, Dr. Gillman was employed as neuropharmacologist for the Nova Pharmaceutical Corporation in Baltimore, MD. But, his interest in chiropractic never ceased, and he completed a doctorate from Northwestern College of Chiropractic.
Dr. Gillman began practice in Natick in 1991
While providing care to families, he has particular interest and experience in the treatment of athletes. He continues to take courses in the sports medicine arena, and aims to excel in the treatment of athletes, from elite athletes to weekday warriors.
Dr. Gillman has written articles for newspapers and trade publications, and is the only chiropractor to lecture at both the Leonard Morse Campus and Framingham Union Campus of the Metrowest Medical Center. He also provides lectures to different medical facilities and workshops to businesses.
For a comprehensive explanation of what chiropractic care is, click on the link below:
I've known Dr. Kigner for almost 10 years. In my opinion, he is one of the best podiatrist's around the Metro-West Area. He is knowledgable, compassionate, patient, and gives each patient ample time.
His office is located at 600 Worcester Road, (Route 9), Framingham, Ma 01702. He also is affiliated with Mass General Hospital in Boston, Ma.
He can be reached in his Framingham office at 508-879-8333.
Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli is one of the best psychologist's in the Boston/Metro-West Area. He is a polished and seasoned professional in his field. He has authored numerous books. His latest, "The Curse of the Capable", will be coming out soon. To get a preview of the book, click on the link above or the screenshot of his website.
I had the privelage to work with Dr. Ciaramicoli a few years back, we conducted an Adult Weight Management Program in the Boston area.
Do You Want to Become a Personal Trainer?
The NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) has unquestionably raised the bar, in terms of the education required, to receive a personal training certification. The NASM is dedicated to delivering evidence-based health and fitness solutions for those seeking
fitness training certification.
If you're thinking of changing careers and want to become a personal trainer, this is the organization you need to choose.
To the Health Care Provider
Gray Cook is truly a pioneer in his approach towards wellness and orthopedic health. He is best known for his Functional Movement Screen, which is a series of movements that are designed to
detect imbalances in the body.
Gray Cook is a Physical Therapist and is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with the American Physical Therapy Association.
Gray offers a Functional Movement Screen workshop/certification which is designed to help health care professionals
(physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, etc.)
deliver the same movement screen that was originally designed
by Gray Cook and Lee Burton.
If you're a health care professional, The Functional Movement Screen is absolutely necessary if your goal is to improve an athlete's performance and help prevent injury to all populations.
Click on the link above to learn more.
Nutrition Diva
If you want quick and dirty tips on nutrition, this is the website for you. If you are an iPod or iPhone user, you can download these 'podcasts' on to your device and listen on the run.
Great sensible tips and easy to understand.
Excellent website.
MadeFitTV.com
I accidently found Jennifer DiDonato. I was looking for some exercise (Tabata) videos on You Tube and was really impressed with her website.
If you are an iPod or iPhone user, you can download these 'podcasts' on to your device and listen on the run.
You can subscribe to her
podcast (on iTunes) from her website.
