Evaluating the Resting Heart Rate
Anahad O’Connor of the New York Times has uncovered a couple of interesting studies that seem to indicate that medical professionals will soon need to reevaluate the widely accepted, “resting heart rate.”
TrackShack’s Celebration of Running 5K
TrackShack and Florida Hospital are hosting their annual “Celebration of Running 5K,” with this year becoming the magical 20th year in existence. The event takes place this Saturday at Loch Haven Park, on East Princeton Street. Registration is open now at TrackShack.com and costs only $28 for adults 18 to 64. Outside those ages, the […]
Paula Lost 69 Pounds With Svelte!
Hello, my name is Paula Taylor and I’ve been on the Svelte diet since October of last year. Managed to lose 69 pounds! Woohoohoo! Wake up every morning and cannot wait to get out of bed. Before I just wanted to sit around, do nothing. I used to work out all the time, and then […]
Stephanie Lost 68 Pounds With Svelte!
I’m Stephanie and I started with the program in the last week of November, right after Thanksgiving. I’ve lost 68 pounds, officially, and I lost 12.5 before that, and so that’s a total of 75. I have.. I’m about halfway to my goal, which is another 75 or 80 pounds to go. I know I’m […]
Exercising Before Work? Absolutely!
Fitness gurus over at FitSugar.com have written up five excellent reasons to exercise in the morning before work. While just about everyone loves to slap the SNOOZE button for that extra fifteen minutes, why not get up a little earlier and break a sweat? Here’s the argument put forth by FitSugar: 1. It’s usually a […]
28th Annual Beat the Heat 5k Road Race!
JCC of Greater Orlando will be hosting a 5K walk/run on July 21st in Maitland, Florida. The designated course starts and ends at the JCC Maitland Campus, located at 851 North Maitland Avenue. The course is flat for the entire race and passes along Lake Sybelia for a great view as you run. The race […]
Summer Lost 60 Pounds With Svelte!
Hi my name is Summer. I’m one of the medical assistants here at Svelte. I’ve lost 60 pounds in four and a half months. It’s great. I feel much better now. I run around with my kids with no problem, because I used to have terrible joints and limped and all this terrible stuff, but […]
Jessica Lost 61 Pounds With Svelte!
Hi, my name is Jessica. I’ve lost 61 pounds with Svelte. I heard about it from a friend, who looks fabulous also. They just have a really supportive staff here and make you feel good about your goals. And now I can try on wedding dresses and get ready for my wedding coming up. It’s […]
Lap-Band Surgery for Obese Teens?
Fast Company posted an article a couple days ago that really grabbed our attention. Allergan, the company that makes BOTOX® Cosmetic, LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution), and JUVÉDERM® has sought FDA approval for another one of their products, LAP-BAND®, to be an option for obese teenagers as young as 14. Fast Company cites metabolic rates in […]
Reducing Obesity in Central Florida Kids
Child obesity is a large concern for many parents in Central Florida. Eating healthy and being active are the primary methods to keeping kids fit and allowing them to maintain healthy habits for the rest of their lives. That is the goal of ROCK, a regional consortium that is joining organizations with families and kids […]