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Resolving to stay fit in 2017

Franklin Square resident Stefanie Calise said it was her son, Landon, who was her inspiration to lose almost 300 pounds. more

By Vanessa Parker | 1/13/17

Here’s the thing: eat less, exercise more

The bowl of New England chowder calls to me. A chill has set into my bones and I feel hungrier than usual. Belly to brain: Need more fuel. more

10/29/15

Q: As a woman, I’m intimidated by the weight room but want to add strength training into my routine without getting “bulky”. Do you have tips on what I can be doing to familiarize myself with this method of training?

A. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! The majority of women tend to steer clear of the free-weights area at the gym. Strength training is one of the easiest … more

By Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 4/16/15

Q: What can I do to make sure I stick to my New Year’s weight loss resolutions?

A: Come New Year’s, everyone is looking to focus on weight loss, but it’s important to also think about how regular fitness is going to make you feel year-round. I know how difficult it … more

Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 1/12/15

Weigh more, pay more — it's only fair

Good for CVS! The mega drugstore chain, with retail outlets on every corner, is requiring employees to disclose their weight to the company’s insurance carrier or pay a $600-a-year penalty. more

4/4/13

Supersizing the London Olympics

It is a magnificent monument to American corporate hegemony, a massive eatery capable of seating 1,500 patrons at once and serving up to 14,000 diners a day –– a day. more

7/19/12

Running, not racing, through life

At 6:30 a.m. on a recent Monday, I was running hard when I had to stop abruptly at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick, my hometown. The stoplight had suddenly changed, and the traffic started moving in front of me. I hadn’t noticed that the light had changed. I was in something of a runner’s trance. more

7/14/11

Dr. Bo’s Diet — fast, safe weight loss

Anyone who has dieted for weight loss knows how frustrating it can be. Most plans start with a slow loss, and the person becomes discouraged, has low energy, feels deprived, and not long after, loses his or her willpower. more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 4/20/11

CrossFit: a workout that none can rival

For a challenging way to increase endurance, strength and to lose weight, set your sights on O’side CrossFit. You’ll become part of a unique and passionate fitness community, with a whole new exciting exercise experience. more

By Teri-Ann Loeser | 4/20/11

Bill Germanakos, left, and his brother, Jim, lost a combined 350 pounds while they were contestants on NBC's "The Biggest Loser."

Local ‘Biggest Loser’ champions: where are they now?

Elmont natives Bill and Jim Germanakos, the fourth-season champions of NBC’s popular prime-time show “The Biggest Loser,” just keep on winning. Bill, who was declared the winner and received $250,000, and Jim — who was eliminated early in the competition but won first prize among the eliminated contestants and was awarded $100,000 — have managed to maintain both healthy lifestyles and successful careers. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/22/11