VITALYTE BLOG

I’ve given a lot of attention to running in the past blogs.  The reason for it is simple: 1) I love any excuse to get outside, listen to music and be alone with my thoughts; and 2) It gives me a high that’s comparable to eating a box of caramel turtle chocolates (minus the calories).  But running isn’t for everyone. ...

It’s 7:48pm, you just finished a Cardio-Kick Boxing class at the local 24 Hour Fitness. Not only are you slightly annoyed because the dude next to you in the class (yes the one wearing the Dolphin shorts and a t-shirt that was 10 sizes too small with the saying “I hated math then I found out about Pi”) thought that you...

It seems the health trend is here to stay (shock gasp) and while I think we've made some pretty solid strides toward educating the American public at large ... we still have a long way to go. Recently, laws passed requiring restaurants and fast food joints to post the calorie counts in plain view.  While I was both excited and...

A proper and healthy diet is important for any gymnast to succeed. The athlete needs energy and proteins to deliver long-lasting energy that doesn't weigh you down. The key is to eat small amounts, but often, so that you never fill up. Small, protein-rich meals are key. Egg whites for breakfast, perhaps with a slice of whole wheat toast and some fresh...