Nutrition & Weight Loss

You won’t find mashed potatoes loaded with butter, cranberry sauce and gravy on any lists for healthy meals. Yet that’s exactly what many of us will put on our plates this Thanksgiving. It’s a stressful time for anyone trying to lose weight. The entire Thanksgiving celebration revolves around a buffet of food loaded with fat and […]READ MORE

The American College of Sports Medicine has outlined the ten trends that health professionals think are most likely to become important in the next year. Check out the list to see how your fitness goals compare! Educated Fitness Professionals Board-certified physicians and health professionals are taking the lead in the health industry. Certified health professionals […]READ MORE

In Motion is currently offering Hampton Roads residents one FREE hour-long consultation with an In Motion expert. During this hour, a member of our staff will show you how to make (and keep) lifestyle changes for long lasting diet & fitness success. Get started on the road to weight loss and improved cardiovascular fitness success […]READ MORE

Everyone is always looking for the easiest way to lose weight. You can’t really blame them. It’s a slow process to lose weight by exercising and eating healthy foods in the right portion size. It requires dedication and consistency. As a fitness instructor, I’m reluctant to believe the latest diet trends and fads. However, I […]READ MORE

Researchers tracking almost 7,000 students in public schools throughout the United States is showing that banning sugared beverages from schools may limit children’s access to calorie-laden sodas and sports drinks but has little impact on their overall intake of the drinks. It may not be surprising to hear that adolescents are skilled at finding ways […]READ MORE

Years ago, it took a few trips to different specialty stores to find popular vegetarian mainstays like quinoa, edamame and tofu. Not anymore. A demand for vegetarian staples has placed them within easy reach at most neighborhood grocery stores. These days, it’s not just your personal trainer who touts the vegetarian lifestyle. It’s your grandmother, […]READ MORE

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 million Americans have diabetes with another 79 million suffering from prediabetes. Diabetes is becoming a national epidemic; studies show that 1 in every 400 children and adolescents suffers from diabetes. For those who have been diagnosed with this chronic condition, three pillars […]READ MORE

It’s not easy to get motivated to exercise when your knees hurt. Who wants to head into an aerobics class knowing that one hour later they will be digging in their gym bag for some ibuprofen and searching the freezer for an ice pack? But at the same time, your knees might be hurting because […]READ MORE

The last thing you want to do when your knees hurt is jump on the treadmill for an hour-long run. A simple step aerobics class or walking lunges can send you rummaging through your gym bag for some ibuprofen. A good workout at the gym shouldn’t end with an ice pack. But this is a […]READ MORE

Here come the holidays. It starts today when trick-or-treaters head out into their neighborhood. Come tomorrow, the Christmas commercials begin airing. Some malls already have out their Christmas decorations. This is the time of year when many people give up their healthy eating habits. The tell themselves: “It’s Halloween. We’re supposed to eat candy.” Or they’ll […]READ MORE