http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living/http://www.acefitness.org/images/header_logo.gifACE hosts several blogs, each with weekly posts where you get can enjoy the latest content, ask questions, post your comments and ratings, and share your thoughts.(c) 2013, American Council on Exercise. All rights reserved.en-USACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWhen it comes to losing weight, why you eat can be just as important as what you eat. Here are some great tips from registered dietitians and psychologists on how you can set yourself up for weight-loss success by keeping your emotions and hunger in check and changing the way you look at food. ...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3377/secrets-to-controlling-your-appetite?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWith the hottest months of the year just ahead, it’s essential that your kids know how to stay hydrated while playing outdoors. Here are five tips for educating your children about the importance of hydration before, during, and after exercise—especially in hot and humid conditions—that will help ensure you all have a safe and enjoyable summer fun....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3378/how-can-i-teach-my-child-about-healthy?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsAre you an overscheduled, stressed-out parent? If so, you’re not alone. More and more, parents are feeling frazzled, tired and overwhelmed by the countless responsibilities and expectations of modern life. How can you cope? Try these great strategies for carving out a few minutes of “me” time each day, which will leave you feeling calmer, more refreshed and ready to take on whatever life throws your way....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3374/peace-in-parenthood?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsDid all the buzz about the 7-minute workout get your attention? Emerging research suggests that high-intensity circuit training (HICT) may be one of the time-efficient ways to get in shape and burn calories. The 12 exercises featured in the 7-minute workout are a great start, but to up the intensity—and the effectiveness—of this workout, you’ll want to give these fun and challenging options a try. ...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3376/the-7-minute-workout-gets-upgraded?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsThere’s a reason all those weight-loss reality shows are so popular—it is inspiring to watch people lose large amounts of weight and, in the process, transform their lives. ACE-certified Personal Trainer and registered dietitian Gina Crome is equally inspiring, having shed 171 pounds and kept it off for a decade. Today, Gina helps others who want to lose weight and live healthier lives. Here are her strategies and tips for making lifestyle changes that are sure to last....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3369/312-pound-turnaround-to-life-as-a-trainer?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsThere is nothing quite like a committed workout partner to help keep you on track and make your exercise time more fun. Here are some great tips on how to choose the right training buddy and how you can help each crush your fitness goals....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3367/everything-is-better-together-why-you-want-a?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsMost parents spend a great deal of time and energy focusing on helping their children reach their important educational milestones, like learning to read and write. But did you know that this is the time to develop their physical literacy as well? Kids who become physically literate—by being physically active and enjoying the benefits of movement—are more likely to become active adults. Here are 5 great tips for improving the physical literacy of your whole family....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3368/improving-your-child-s-physical-literacy?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsIf there is one season when most of us want to look and feel our best, it has to be summertime. Here are five great superfoods that promise to give you more energy, boost your mood and even improve your skin, virtually guaranteeing a great start to your summer. ...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3363/snack-on-these-5-summer-superfoods?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsGetting excited for your summer vacation? Don’t head out the door before checking out these great tips for making summer travel both fun and healthy....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3365/5-tips-for-fun-and-healthy-summer-travel-with?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsLooking to add some key pieces to you workout wardrobe? While good-quality gear can feel like an investment, it is well worth it, as the right (or wrong) sports bra or shoes can make or break a workout. Here’s the scoop from top group fitness instructors and yoga teachers on what clothing items and apparel brands are must haves in their workout wardrobes....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3362/the-gear-group-fitness-instructors-can-t-live?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsFunctional fitness is not only a great way to get in shape, but it’s both time efficient and a lot of fun! And, because you are strengthening multiple muscle groups simultaneously and completing full-body movements, your overall calorie expenditure is increased. Check out these 5 functional moves that challenge just about every major muscle group and are so much fun you may even forget you’re exercising....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3355/moves-that-put-the-fun-into-functional?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsDo you love the idea of shopping at a farmers market—with it colorful array of delicious, nutritious and locally grown fruits and vegetables—but don’t really know what to purchase or how to get the best deals? Here are 10 tips to make the most of what will hopefully become a weekly summertime outing for you and your family....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3359/how-to-navigate-the-farmers-market?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsACE-certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach Lee Jordan shares his inspiring weight-loss story of dropping 281 pounds and gaining a career as a fitness professional. Plus, he shares his top three tips for losing weight—regardless of how much you need to lose—and keeping it off for good....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3351/he-lost-281-pounds-and-gained-a-career-as-a?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsFruits and vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals; low in calories and sodium; and rich in a variety of phytochemicals—natural compounds that are powerful disease fighters. Dr. Natalie Digate Muth explains how you can pack a nutritional punch by choosing a mix of fruits and vegetables from the five main colors of the fruits and veggies rainbow—red, yellow/orange, green, blue/purple and white/tan/brown....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3352/bring-the-color-of-the-rainbow-to-your-family?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsGiven its incredible versatility, it’s no wonder the BOSU® Balance Trainer is a favorite of fitness professionals all over the world, including ACE Senior Group Fitness Consultant Lawrence Biscontini. Here are four of his favorite BOSU moves for challenging cardio, strength, flexibility and balance....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3348/4-fun-moves-to-do-with-a-bosu?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsIf you struggle to get the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But there are plenty of great benefits that make it worth the effort to up your intake of these health-boosting foods. Read on to learn how you and your family can gradually increase the number of servings of fruits and veggies you eat each day....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3349/tips-to-get-more-fruits-and-veggies-in-your?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsReach your weight loss goal by getting a handle on portion control. Registered dietitian and ACE Health Coach Natalie Digate Muth, MD, walks you through tips and tricks to help you eat more mindfully....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3350/take-control-of-your-portion-sizes?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsThere’s nothing quite like music to get your feet moving and your body rocking, especially during a workout, and there’s a ton of research to prove it. But do you know how to use music to your best advantage? Here are some great tips for creating music mixes that are sure fire up your workouts. ...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3346/turn-up-the-volume-on-your-workout-motivation?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsIf you’ve made a commitment to exercise regularly, you want to be sure that you’re doing all you can to enhance your efforts and achieve the best results. Take the advice of four of the world’s leading fitness experts and avoid these five common workout mistakes that might be holding you back from reaching your full fitness potential....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3345/the-workout-mistakes-you-might-be-making?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWondering what you’re going to feed your kids for lunch now that school is out for the summer? Try this delicious—and healthy—version of Sloppy Joes. With plenty of colorful chopped veggies, plus lean beef and turkey, this recipe is sure to please even your pickiest eaters....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3342/kickstart-your-summer-with-these-kid-friendly?DCMP=RSS