Carol: I’m Carol, originally from Graham, Texas, a small town two hours west of here. I moved to Irving when I got married about 5 years ago. I had a very sedentary life. I always told myself that I wanted to lose the weight but I never actually did anything to try to lose the…
Hut’s Core Values are: Health & Fitness Family & Friends Success & Accomplishment Fun & Adventure One of Hut’s all-time favorite summer sports is wakeboarding… and he’s been practicing. Wakeboarding incorporates all of Hut’s core values: It’s great exercise. He always invites family & friends along to try it out too. He’s getting better with…
Companies have to keep up with technology, and the world of home fitness equipment is no exception. On new Precor treadmills and ellipticals, you can clip in your iPad or tablet so it’s right in front of you and within reach. There are also easy-to-use features on the console, complete with pre-programmed workouts. Watch Craig…
Are Organic Fruits and Vegetables Worth the Cost? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Are organic foods healthier for us than conventionally grown foods, particularly organic fruits and vegetables? The controversy about the benefits of organically raised produce continues. In fact, about the only thing that all sides agree on is that: Organic foods have lower pesticide…
The Problem Despite public health recommendations from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Heart Association, and the American Dietetic Association, Americans of all ages are still not consuming enough dietary fiber. In fact, adults are getting only about half the amount of fiber they need each day. Why? For many reasons, including busy…
Peggy: I’m Peggy. I was Peggy Jo, born in Castro County, and went to school in Lubbock for nursing. That’s where I met Aubrey, we were married there, and that’s where we moved to Dallas from—from Lubbock. Hut: Great; and Aubrey, tell me, how long have y’all been together? Aubrey: It’ll be 60 years…
We also recommend this article about “Tips for hiring personal fitness trainers in Highland Park”. Now you can use your iPad (with Bluetooth) to connect to the new Octane Elliptical for workouts, videos and more! See how Octane has incorporated this technology into their Elliptical. Watch Craig & Hut’s video review: Hut: This is Hut…
The Multivitamin Controversy Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You probably saw the recent headlines telling you that “the experts” have concluded that multivitamins are a waste of money. The article (Gualler et al., Annals of Internal Medicine, 159: 850-851, 2013) that generated all of the headlines was an editorial, which means it was an opinion piece,…
Ah-choo! Is that a familiar sound—either coming from you or someone else you know—but you don’t have a cold? Do your eyes water, but you’re not crying? Is there an itch you just can’t scratch in your throat or ears? Do you stop to smell the roses and walk away covered in hives? You just…
Jon: My name is Jon Running; I’m from Plano, Texas. I didn’t really work out that much. I’ve never done a formal fitness program, had never really even been into a gym. I play basketball occasionally in the spring when the weather is nice. I’d start to play basketball and be really out of…