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What to eat before and after a workout…7 Critical Steps!

By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon/ Fitness Expert in Los Angeles, CA Author: The Art Of Fitness: A Journey To Self Enhancement Facebook/ Twitter: DrLeviHarrison Patients, athletes and clients are often asking about the best foods to eat before and after workouts. There is often significant confusion about this area. This compact article will give…

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What a Doctor Tells His Patients About Sports Supplements – Natural Products Insider

Natural Products Insider   May 13, 2013By Levi Harrison0 Comments Posted in Blog, Sports Nutrition “Dr. Levi, how do I choose the best supplement?” “Dr. Levi, are all supplements safe and good?” “Which supplements do you take Dr. Levi?” These are the most common questions that my patients ask me on a daily basis. They truly want to…

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Basic Posture Strengthening: 5 Tips from Your Fitness Doc

By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles Author: The Art Of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement www.theartoffitnessbook.com Facebook/ Twitter: DrLeviHarrison “Good Posture” is a basic tenet of “good health”! Poor posture decreases your ability to effectively breathe and oxygen is needed to sustain all organ systems of a healthy body. The lack…

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Battling Ropes Workout

By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles Author: The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self-Enhancement Facebook/ Twitter: DrLeviHarrison Websites: www.theartoffitnessbook.com http://www.drleviharrison.com/ The Battling Ropes are a great way to increase core and cardiovascular fitness. This type of exercise routine will improve stamina and strength. It is imperative to execute all movements with…

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CrossFit safety tips to prevent gym injuries – KABC-TV

ABC 7   Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Lori Corbin More: Bio, Facebook, Twitter, Home Page, News Team LOS ANGELES (KABC) — CrossFit is a workout that combines a lot of different elements like weight-lifting, squats and gymnastics. It’s been used by elite athletes and Navy SEALS. And CrossFit fever is taking America by storm. But with everyday people jumping into the…

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How to Prevent Weight Gain When You’re Injured – SparkPeople

SPARKPEOPLE   Exercising regularly can be a challenge for many people even when they are healthy and injury-free. To maintain your fitness level, you have to be committed—and consistent—in your exercise routine. In my newbook, The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self-Enhancement, I dedicate two chapters to these principles alone because I know firsthand just how…

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Get”Your Cycle On” & Get “Your Fitness Back”!

By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA Author: The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement http://www.theartoffitnessbook.com/ Twitter@DrLeviHarrison Facebook:DrLeviHarrison Radio show: The Dr. Levi Show Three Tips For Enhanced Benefits From An Indoor Cycling Class Get”Your Cycle On” & Get “Your Fitness Back”! (c) 2013 Dr. Levi Harrison #1. Stretch before…

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Part I- Dr. Levi Training Program

Basic-Intermediate Concurrent Workout Targets: Cardiovascular System, Core, Chest, Arms, Legs, Glutes Let’s go!! Time to exercise!! 5 min. Warm up on the rowing machine or elliptical trainer. 2 min. calf/ quad.- and hamstring lunge static stretch (30 sec. each side-2 sets) 3 sets of 10 of the following sequence (a-b-c-d) with 2-5 lbs. hand weights…

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“How to Focus on Your Hamstrings With Cardio”

By Dr. Levi Harrison…Your Fitness Doctor Here is a 45 min. safe and effective training routine for your hamstrings during cardio training. Let’s get moving! Exercise is life! Warm-Up: 15 min. on the rowing machine or 15 min. of stair stepping or stair climbing Stretch: 5 min. 2 sets of 30 sec. Single Leg Static…

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Surgeon releases fitness book (Photos) – Examiner.com

Examiner.com   View 5 photos The Art of Fitness (Teresa Hofmann ) Teresa HofmannSt. Louis Fitness Trends Examiner Teresa Hofmann November 13, 2012       Recently released by Dr. Levi Harrison, MD, physician/Orthopedic surgeon and fitness expert is the book “The Art of Fitness”. This is the first book in the series Dr. Harrison…

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