Get 2 It Fitness

Get2It Fitness is pleased to be welcoming Yoga With Mia! In person yoga classes coming to Bowden on Monday March 15. Please contact yogawithmia or Get2it Fitness to sign up! Mia Cartwright

Athletic therapy may be covered by your extended health benefits carrier, depending on the package your employer has chosen. It is not covered by all of the ins...urance companies, so it is recommended for you to check. If Athletic Therapy is not included, you can request it to be added to your plan! #athletictherapy #whateveryourfinishline #cata #atisforeveryone

"Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart." -Gene Tunney Did you know the February is Heart Month?? When it comes to exercising, quite often we focus... so much on weight loss and strength gain that we ignore the other benefits of exercise. Specifically looking at the heart, some of the benefits include reducing the stress hormones that negatively affect the heart, having the effects like beta-blockers to slow your heart rate and lower blood pressure, and help increase HDL (which helps protect the heart and arteries). A common recommendation is getting 150 mins of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week which can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and other chronic diseases by as much as 80%! Message me if you aren't sure how you can meet that recommendation during the gym closures! See more

As an Athletic Therapist, I specialize in treating injuries to muscles, bones and joints. This includes (but is not limited to) stiffnesses, strains, sprains, p...ost-surgery rehab, chronic injuries, and injuries from Motor-vehicle accidents. Send me a message or comment below to see how I can help you overcome these pains and discomforts. See more

'' BANANAS...'' A very interesting FACTS Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!... This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a bana...na in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. DEPRESSION: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. ANEMIA: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. BLOOD PRESSURE: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. BRAIN POWER: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. CONSTIPATION: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. HANGOVERS: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. HEARTBURN: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. MORNING SICKNESS: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. MOSQUITO BITES: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. NERVES: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. ULCERS: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!' PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS... PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!