The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce met the new year with a plethora of new ideas, new members to the Board of Directors, and a new Board Chair to boot. Brian Watson, Associate at Broad and Cassel Attorneys at Law, was asked to fill the position toward the end of 2011. “As a resident of East Orlando, and an attorney representing several large and small businesses in East Orlando, and most importantly, as an East Orlando Chamber member, I was, and continue to be, interested in serving the board, the trustees, and the membership, in whatever way I can that can be helpful,” says Watson. Members of the 2012 Board of Directors were... [Read more]
Passion was integral as the Florida Flight spread its wings in Avalon Park this past year, and continues to be a key component to the very fabric of the team as 2012 unfolds. The energy is perhaps best exhibited by Mark King, co-owner, president, and head coach of the Florida Flight, who stresses the importance of the team’s community involvement. “We really want to express to the community what we’re all about. You know our mission statement: ‘Utilize the platform of professional basketball to invest in the lives of others,’” says King. Ernest Jones, point guard and one of the original players of the Flight,... [Read more]
As the holidays approach and we are in the thick of pumpkin pies, turkey dinners and overscheduled calendars, common fitness advice is to find time to squeeze in a workout whenever and wherever possible. Good advice, to be sure. So, let’s look at some ways to use cardio training to help you get the most out of your exercising efforts with the time you have. Ramp Up Your Cardio for Weight Loss and Maintenance The good news for your hectic holiday schedule is that you don’t have to bang out hours on the treadmill to realize the best results for your body. Try interval cardio training. Interval cardio training is where intense bouts of... [Read more]
Rolling over, turning off your alarm and sleeping in for an extra hour instead of heading out for a morning run is too easy to do. Letting the day get away from you and opting for happy hour with friends rather than working out at the gym can be an easy out too. Whether you’re feeling sluggish and struggling to start a workout program, have hit a fitness plateau or just looking for something new to add to your fitness regimen, it may be time to join a pack of workout buddies to help you meet your health and fitness goals. Small Group Personal Training is the hot trend this season as individuals opt for a more cost-effective, fun and engaging... [Read more]
You’ve been doing it for a while now, probably longer than you realize. Again and again, you come up with a reason why you’re going to start tomorrow. Before you know it, you wake up one morning and you’re five pounds, 10 pounds or even 15 pounds heavier than you were a few months ago. You wonder where the weight came from and promise to start your new lifestyle tomorrow. Enough is enough. Now is the time to stop making excuses, to stop putting your fitness and personal wellness on hold and to start working out and eating right. It’s Never Too Late But… Unfortunately, with every year that passes, your body conspires... [Read more]
