Resistance Exercise

Resistance exercise is an important part of your exercise regimen.  Resistance exercise involves challenging your muscles through performing repeated exercises with weights.  Performing resistance exercise helps increase lean body mass which increases metabolism,...

Heart Rate And Exercise

Finding your heart rate Find your pulse by placing 1 or 2 fingers (normally your 2nd and 3rd fingers) on the inside of your wrist on the side closest to your thumb or on your carotid artery which is on either side of your neck close to your wind pipe Press firmly...

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise is an important part of your exercise regimen.  Aerobic exercise involves repetitive movement of large muscle groups that increases your heart rate, breathing, and blood flow.  Performing aerobic exercise helps to strengthen the heart, burn calories,...

FAQ – General Questions

What is “Obesity” and what is “Morbid Obesity?” Obesity results from the excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards. Morbid Obesity is a serious disease process in which the accumulation of fatty tissue on the body...

FAQ – Weight Loss Surgery

Why do I have to take proton pump inhibitors such as Prevacid®, Nexium® or Prilosec® after surgery? To prevent ulcer formation in the new stomach pouch, as well as prevent gastric reflux. It is recommended that you take one of these medications for 2 to 3 months after...