Maurie Cofman

Did you know that dieting is ineffective at best and counterproductive at worse?  With up to two-thirds of dieters regaining more weight than they lose, isn’t there a better way to eat healthfully? One option is intuitive eating, which forgoes dieting and focuses on driving long-term improvements in your relationship with food. Intuitive eating is […]

  Do you conjure up any excuse to get out of exercise?  You’re not alone. Even though many daily reasons for putting off exercise are legit, finding ways to overcome obstacles is a healthier approach in the long run. Here’s how to get past six common barriers to exercise. You’re Too Busy at Work Being […]

              It’s the beginning of each new year!  And that means millions of people have optimistically set fitness goals for themselves. Perhaps you have too.  However, usually within a matter of weeks, obligations and busy-ness typically increase while motivation and enthusiasm decrease at an equally fast rate. Feeling that […]

Ladies — do you feel apprehensive about lifting weights?  Well, read on. You know that physical activity offers huge benefits and that strength training is an important key to staying healthy and active throughout your lifespan. But strength training can offer more than just leaner legs. In additional to the obvious physical benefits, people who […]

The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s more important than ever that you make time to take care of yourself while you’re taking care of others. This time of year is filled with holiday parties, get-togethers, shopping extravaganzas and traveling. And although this time of year is supposed to make us feel joyful […]

Do you fear the holidays this year because you’re not sure how you will handle the challenges of being confronted with mountains of delicious food, endless parties and crazy schedules?  You are not alone!  And please read on. Unfortunately, these worries and fears often lead to complete resignation, which causes people to give up all […]

Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean you have to hibernate or head straight into sweatshirt season. With the holidays just around the corner, fall is actually a great time to get a jump-start on fat loss. In fact, why not fall into fitness and work to improve your body composition with some high-intensity interval […]

Do you spend a lot of time in an office environment?  If you do, you are spending hours in a seated position in front of a computer screen. Repetitive activities, such as typing for long periods of time in a slouched position, may negatively impact posture and mobility, potentially leading to pain especially in the […]

Are you a golfer?  Or do you just enjoy playing golf?  Either way, as a golfer, you want to stay injury-free to practice and play regularly, which ultimately lets you hone your skills and elevate your performance. To help avoid injury and boost level of play, you need to understand how two key muscle and […]

Grocery shopping: You either love it or you hate it!  Either way, you’ve got to do it in order to eat. Cooking and preparing more food at home is a great way to shape up your diet. When it comes time to cruise your supermarket’s aisles, here are six simple steps to become a better […]