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Congrats to BeneFit Personal Training President and CEO, Bentley Ritter, for being accepted into the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. The program is a public private partnership to unlock the growth and job creation potential of small businesses. Led by co-chairs Lloyd Blankfien, Warren Buffet, Michael Bloomberg and Dr. Michael Porter, the program provides businesses with practical business and management education, business support and access to capital. Learn more. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/ritter-accepted-int/

Find out what separates those who realize their resolutions from those who don't on the latest edition of Faith on Fitness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht4Sa-Tw0k4

Get the Staying Power to Fuel Your Resolutions Dr. Paul Randolph, talks with our very own Faith Ritter and explains what separates people who realize lasting change from those who don't? This 30- minute podcast is sure to help position and empower you for success in 2021. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/dr-paul-randolph-sh/

Secrets For a Happier Healthier Winter The sadness you may feel during the fall and winter may not just be moodiness but symptoms associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Columbia University psychology professor, Dr. Kalayjian explains the relationship between sun exposure and our emotional state, why social distancing is making more people susceptible and why outdoor physical fitness should be a part of a good preventive strategy on the latest segment of Faith on Fitness. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/preventive-strategi/

Colon Cancer Awareness Post Chadwick There are 1,348,087 people living with colon cancer. Sadly, the beloved actor Chadwick Boseman lost his battle with this horrific disease at the age of 43. His passing, while tragic, has brought much needed attention to a disease which strikes 140,000 people per year and takes the lives of approximately 50,000. Dr. William Johnston, a physician with a specialty in internal medicine, shares his expertise on early detection and ways to ...reduce your risk. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/faith-ritter-talks-/ See more

Americans are in a battle, but the enemy appears to be winning. Hypertension is on the rise affecting an estimated 103 million U.S. adults according to new statistics from the American Heart Association. That’s nearly half of all adults in the United States. Whether your numbers are in a healthy range, slightly elevated, or high, find out how you can battle back again hypertension and keep your levels in check. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/battling-back-again/

One in 5 Americans experience some degree of winter depression or (SAD). A growing body of evidence suggests that outdoor exercise is one of your best defenses. Learn how you can build a strong defense this winter season. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/exercise_winter_dep/

Tamia McCormick, a practicing vegan and public health professional, shares her insights on why plant based eating is exploding in popularity and how it literally transformed her life. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/minority-health-wel/

Vegging Out! If you’re considering vegetarianism as a dietary alternative, check this out. It might just be the best decision you'll ever make. benefitpersonaltraining.com/vegging-out-is-vegetarianism-f/

***Bad to the Bone*****According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), by 2020, there will be approximately 47 million cases of low bone mass density in the United States, as well as 14 million cases of osteoporosis. . The good news is that poor bone density is not a natural part of aging. With a combination of the right diet and exercise, you can dramatically reduce your risk of fractures and injuries. Learn how you can protect yourself. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/bad-to-the-bone-red/

If menopause has you feeling defeated and hopeless, Health Coach, Beverly Davis has a message tailor made for you. Beverly shares her insights on how you can stay strong, healthy and yes, even lose weight during menopause. Visit our website to listen to our podcast. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/faith-ritter-talks-/

Unwilling to Declare Defeat: Tip #3 "Fast" Track Your Fitness Goal Is intermittent fasting (IF) a fad or is there real science to support some of the claims? Check out our latest blog post to learn why IF in combo with a sound exercise program may be an effective approach to combat menopause symptoms and help you finally make progress. http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/a-faster-way-to-fit/

Unwilling to Declare Defeat Tip #2: Eat the Apple Not The Pie Minimizing sugar is arguably the best things you can do to minimize weight gain during menopause and beyond. This includes the sugar that you manually add to your food as well as hidden sugars that usually come in the form of high fructose corn syrup. To satisfy your sweet tooth reach instead for a piece of fresh fruit particularly varieties that are low in sugar such as apples, oranges, berries, honeydew and pears. For more suggestions on how to maintain a healthy weight even during menopause visit http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/free/senior-fitness/

So ladies 40+ you can resign and let nature take its course or you can determine to fight and do whatever it takes to stay fit during menopause and beyond. July is dedicated to women entering menopause who are unwilling to declare defeat. We will offers tips that will stretch you and some may seem extreme. But extreme circumstances call for extreme measures. Tip #1: Prioritize Strength Training: Jogging, spinning and aerobic classes are great. But in order to maintain and increase your muscle mass after 40, weight training is a non negotiable. New to weight training? Consider hiring a personal trainer for a few months to educate you on the fundamentals of good form, frequency, intensity and recovery. Weight training will also improve your bone density as you age. Check back next week for tip #2.

Why Fear Frailty When You Can Fight It! If Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Suzanne Somers can stay strong and active as they age, so can you. Visit http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/fr/facts-vs-fiction/ to learn how.

Men's Health Tip #3: Overcome the Fear of the Physical The one thing men must do to ensure their long term health is the very thing that they avoid like the plague. Two-thirds of male respondents said they avoid going to the doctor as long as possible, and 37 percent said they withhold information from their doctors. Learn how you can support him in getting the preventative care that he needs.. Visit: http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/help-him-overcome-t/

Men's Health Tip #2: Help Him Relax If a man in your life has a temper, helping him to stay calm can go a long way. Stress can increase blood pressure and highly emotional events can even trigger heart attacks. Understand what makes him smile and create a relaxed peaceful home environment. Put simply, make his home his castle and watch those stress levels lessen. For more senior men's healthy tips and advice, visit http://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/free/senior-fitness/ #mensfitness, #mensheart health, #menshealth month, seniorfitness

Men's Health Tip #1: Help Him Kick the Habit!!!! Studies show that men tend to smoke at a higher rate than women, increasing the risk of heart conditions. The longer you smoke the greater your risk of getting heart disease. Inversely, within a year of quitting, your heart disease risk is cut in half. For more advice on how to help the man in your life live a healthier life, visit. https://www.benefitpersonaltraining.com/fre/senior-fitness/