Summer opens up your choices for healthy fitness and fun, and long summer days offer the opportunity to take part in some creative options to get the most out of life. Whether it’s water surfing, working out in the pool or a new team sport, adopting an inventive approach to wellness can take you to a new level of physical and mental fitness. This episode of Peter’s Principles TV has plenty of great ideas for you! People of all ages share how they take full advantage of the great weather. Discover some great seasonal additions to a healthy diet, catch some great information on drinking water safety, and important pointers on how to avoid and treat sports-related injuries! This is a ‘don’t miss’ summer fun in the sun program.

Best of Peter! Negative life changing experiences can dampen your spirit and sap your ability to face the challenges they impose on your life. In this episode Peter and his guests share their experiences and  winning battles. Times may be difficult, but we can all lead fulfilling, productive lives.

Millions people are suffering from addiction. Taking the first step into battle against it is a true act of courage. Beating Addiction offers important information about the symptoms and impact of addiction, along with uplifting stories of recovery and hope. This is an important show for you, your family and loved ones.

It’s stunning, thirty percent of all people don’t exercise at all during the winter months! In Winterize Your Workout, Peter shows us some creative things that we can do even when the weather is sub zero.  Sit down with the whole family to see how you can get outside and enjoy some great winter activities.

For all who have ever wondered what faith has to do with health and fitness, this is an important episode. In it, Peter explores studies that have proven  purpose is driven by faith and engages medical and religious experts in conversation about real life experiences between the connection with faith and health.  Sit down with the entire family, open up your mind, your health, and feel the power of faith expressed in this great new episode.

During the holiday season we all look for more hope, joy and peace. It’s a season for family and sharing our time with the ones we love. Yet, Peter still receives emails from across the country, emails from people who are worried about being financially broke, who feel they are on the edge of being spiritually broken. This episode spends a half hour to remind ourselves how a small act of giving can change someone’s life forever.

Are you ready to take the next step? Overcoming Weight-Loss Challenges will give you the inspiration and basic structure to lose weight, get fit and build muscle!  Peter offers specific information about the steps you need to take for a healthier, fitter future!

Thanks to advancements in treatment and early detection, millions of women are surviving breast cancer. Whether you have concerns about developing breast cancer, are in the middle of making decisions about treatment, trying to stay well after treatment, or helping a loved one deal with their situation, this is an important episode to watch. Peter brings together the latest information from the medical community, cancer survivors and patients currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer for this informative and inspiring show.

Our children are facing an obesity crisis. Almost 25 million kids in this country today are overweight simply because they’re exercising less and eating more. Gather your family – especially your children – open your mind and your heart, and listen and learn so that our children grow stronger.

Just as we’re all given a variety of gifts and talents,  we all face different challenges and obstacles. In Overcoming Physical Challenges, Peter is joined by remarkable people with physical challenges who accomplish extraordinary things! Sit down with your family and watch this inspiring show; it will enrich your life!

This Outdoor Fun episode is all about water.  Two thirds of the earth’s surface is actually composed of water, 75 percent of muscles are water, and we need water everyday to survive! Water workouts are great for everyone. If you have arthritis, just had knee surgery or a hip replacement, water is perfect for you. And what better way to finish a day in the sun than a barbecue!

The triathlon combines three events — swimming, biking and running — into one incredible competition.  Successful completion of the triathlon requires great attention to a fitness routine and nutrition.  Training for a Triathlon gives an in-depth look at  training to increase your strength and stamina … two qualities vital for any triathlon training, nutrition, and the stories of triathlon competitors.

Paws with a Cause is a great organization that trains dogs to assist people with physical challenges in their lives.  In honor of this great group, Peter dedicates this episode to man’s best friend.  Whether you’re looking from improvements to your pup’s diet, or exercises you can do together, this is a great show to watch with your best friend.

The heart is our most important muscle, yet at least 250,000 people die of heart attacks each year before they reach a hospital.  You can make a world of difference in your future by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Not sure where to begin? Watch Heart Health for important diet and exercise tips that will put you on the road to a Heart Health future!

Everyone has suffered an upset stomach now and then. But imagine feeling that pain every day for the rest of your life. Thirty-eight million Americans experience some sort of pain with digestive disorders. In Digestive Health Peter Nielsen shares his life-long battle with Crohn’s disease and shares important information on how he and others overcame serious digestive disorders.

Thirty percent of people don’t exercise at all in the winter! Join Peter this week for great tips on Winterizing Your Winter Workout! Keep in shape and get some great information on fighting the sniffles through nutrition! This is an important episode for the entire family .

We love to eat out. Unfortunately, it can also wreak havoc on a nutritional regimen, especially if you have a physical challenge that requires you to maintain a strict diet. Many restaurants are now offering healthier, high quality menus for even the most restrictive dietary needs, you just need to know what to look for! Healthy Dining Out demonstrates how to maintain healthy eating habits while dining out, and shares tips on how your diet can be your best weapon against some of today’s most common health issues. See how people with serious health issues — ranging from heart disease and diabetes to food allergies — modified their diets and achieved stunning results!

Are you being a good leader for your children at the breakfast, lunch and dinner table? What’s in your refrigerator? Are you exercising together and setting a good example? “Fit in the New Year” gives you a ‘family boot camp’ to help your entire family stay fit and healthy in the new year!

People have worked to combat aging and extend lifespans since at least 3500 B.C. We may not have discovered eternal youth yet, but we’ve come a long way! In Fountain of Youth, Peter shares two medical procedures that can help you look younger, you won’t believe the results. He’ll also concentrate on exercises and the right foods to eat that will help you look and feel younger while combating causes of aging.

You may be considering switching to a vegetarian lifestyle because of health problems or religious reasons, maybe you just want to know more about it. Whatever the case, remember that you need to have food work for you, not against you. In this episode Peter describes the changes he made in his eating regimen after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and how it helped to change his life to the better!  This episode is packed with important nutritional information, great cooking tips with an extra serving of motivation to help you Get Fit, Eat Right and Get the most out of life!

This episode of Peter’s Principles TV deals with addictions  There are so many forms of addiction, from alcohol and drugs, to gambling, eating, exercise, or even sex. The common denominator to recovery spells believing in yourself having faith having hope, recognizing that you can not do this alone and you need help. In this episode, you’ll amazing people with wonderful testimonies that will touch your life.

Good oral health mean a healthier you! In this episode, Peter talks with experts about how your mouth may hold the clue to preventing future diseases.  Take some important nutritional and fitness steps to ensure your oral health!

Heart disease accounts for more than a million deaths in the U.S. yearly. High levels of cholesterol greatly contribute to the problem. 90 million US adults have elevated cholesterol levels. The good news is you can do something about it. Peter presents changes you can make in your lifestyle to reduce cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of getting heart disease.

These days we hear that fifty is the new thirty!  In Fit at Fifty, Peter Nielsen shows you how to make that a reality in your life through exercise, nutrition and a little outside help!

Our physical needs change as we mature, and 40 is a big number!  In Fit at 40 Plus, Peter guides us through a complete nutritional and fitness program to keep us in great shape throughout the years.

Make sleep a high priority in your life. In this episode, Peter presents how the correct amount of sleep can be obtained by implementing some simple lifestyle changes. Find lots of information on nutrition, exercise, stress reduction and other general hints to help you get the most out of bedtime!

We all know it’s better to eat healthy foods, but what exactly does that mean … and how do different foods affect our healthy?  In this episode, Peter goes into detail on the specifics of a healthy, nutritious great-tasting dietary regimen.

One out of every six men will be affected by this disease, yet some of the most common asked questions are, ‘What is the prostate?’ and ‘Who is at risk?’ The question is not if, but when many men will confront prostate cancer. Peter shares information on how men can cut the risk factors and stack the odds in their favor.

Leading an active lifestyle is more important than ever in our senior years. Regular exercise and a healthy diet maintain health, boost energy, and improve confidence. No matter what your age, general  health, or fitness level is, there are big and small ways to get more active and boost your fitness level.

Everything that you may want to know in helping you and your loved ones live to 100 or beyond. Detroit Medical Center Hospital shows us the latest medical technology that can benefit everyone, and Peter demonstrates how to eat and exercise your way to living better and longer.

An obesity epidemic is threatening our children’s lives. Obesity rates have quadrupled for kids up to 5 years of age, and doubled among teenagers.  Watch this important program with your children and support their healthy living regimens. You can give them the gift of a long and healthy life.

This Emmy Award-winning human interest documentary traces Peter’s life from the initial diagnosis of IBD/Crohns disease through his comeback following critical intestinal surgery.  Peter shares his personal battle against Crohns and how he became an ardent proponent of a healthier lifestyle for everyone.  Peter’s Story is a truly inspiring celebration of life’s battles and triumphs.

Stress can be debilitating – join Peter as he reviews various causes of stress, and shows ways to reduce it’s destructive effects through a healthy lifestyle. Peter introduces us to people who have faced difficult periods of stress in their lives positively, changing difficult situations into opportunities for growth and joy.

Approximately 1.4 million Americans, including about 140,00 children under age 18 suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis.  These debilitative diseases can wreak havoc on the lives of those affected by the diseases and their loved ones.  Peter shows how developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can win the battle against IBD.

Need to get into shape fast?   Peter Nielsen’s master blueprint for dropping two dress sizes in 30 days is the real deal.  Follow his plan for a healthier, fitter and slimmer you in four weeks!

The reality of waking up facing life with a spinal cord injury can be devasting. In this episode Peter talks to 3 inspiring people who after experiencing life-changing crisis, turned the negative into positive.  This show offers a large serving of motivation, with generous sides of nutritional info.

Whether you’re sending your youngster off to their first day of school or returning to college as a senior, there’s a lot to think about.  Approach the school environment with the knowledge that it can be as emotionally and physically strengthening as it is intellectually nurturing.  Peter brings together a wide variety of experts to cover a diverse set of issues to enhance the school year.

Explore how exercise helps your body and mind work though life’s challenges and how to boost your efforts with diet. Peter will talk with athletes and other experts on subjects ranging from overcoming addiction and fear to building endurance as a triathelete. Wondering about which exercises are best to add to your training for running or walking? Are there particular food items that you should add to your diet? Exercise for Healing is a great investigation of the positive effects of exercise, diet and faith on your well-being.

In this episode, Peter is joined by  renowned American fitness and nutritional expert Jack LaLanne and his wife Elaine.  Watch for some great discussion concerning the  benefits of exercise, along with the nutritional boosts obtained through juicing and some great demonstrations of exercises by both Peter and Jack.

The Morrison family has been entertaining people for years at water shows. Son Chris and dad Gene are respected experts in the field and have managed to pick up a few medals along the way. In this episode of Peter’s Principles they share
their love of water sports, the great conditioning that results from participating in outdoor activities and how skiing actually saved Gene’s life! This show also gives some great tips for delicious, healthy food for your holiday barbeques and that is beautiful and great-tasting hot off the grill. Preventing food-borne illnesses is just as important as what you eat so we have
you covered there with expert tips to help you and your family maintain food safety throughout the summer months.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Breaking Through Barriers. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Diabetes. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Diabetes. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Coping with Arthritis. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Coping with Arthritis. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Breast Cancer. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Breast Cancer. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Breaking Through Barriers. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Back to Store Wellness. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Back to Store Wellness. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Summer Family Fitness. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Summer Family Fitness. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Surviving Breast Cancer. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Surviving Breast Cancer. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Water Fun and Safety. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Water Fun and Safety. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 3 of Women’s Health. See Part 2 here and Part 3 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 3 of Women’s Health. See Part 1 here and Part 3 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 3 of 3 of Women’s Health. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Youth Obesity. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Youth Obesity. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 2 of Avoid Holiday Pounds. See Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 2 of Avoid Holiday Pounds. See Part 1 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 1 of 3 of Peter on Allergies. See Part 2 here, and Part 3 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 2 of 3 of Peter on Allergies. See Part 1 here, and Part 3 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

This is Part 3 of 3 of Peter on Allergies. See Part 1 here, and Part 2 here.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

Ernie’s voice came over the radio each spring as a seasonal signpost, the harbinger of a new season of the great game of baseball in Detroit. Thanks for the memories, Ernie. In Ernie’s honor, we’ve posted a terrific conversation between Peter and Ernie … hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

“Baseball is a lot like life. It’s a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life.” – Ernie Harwell

In this episode of Peter’s Principles, Peter helps you Spring Into Fitness. Spring Fever has hit and it’s time to shed that winter coat…literally! But before you step onto the court, field or course you need to check out this Peter’s Principles. Peter shows you how to get back out doing all the sports you love, without getting injured. How do you get started? What should you be eating? All those questions are answered as Peter helps you Spring Into Fitness.

In this video, Peter welcomes you to his new website and shares his special gift to his online audience. Visit PetersPrinciples.com ]]> http://petersprinciples.tv/featured-shows/peter-welcomes-us-to-his-new-website/feed/ 0 http://petersprinciples.tv/health-wellness/outdoor-family-fun/ http://petersprinciples.tv/health-wellness/outdoor-family-fun/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:00:34 +0000 Peters Principles TV http://petersprinciples.tv/?p=344 The Morrison family has been entertaining people for years at water shows. Son Chris and dad Gene are respected experts in the field and have managed to pick up a few medals along the way. In this episode of Peter’s Principles they share their love of water sports, the great conditioning that results from participating in outdoor activities and how skiing actually saved Gene’s life! This show also gives some great tips for delicious, healthy food for your holiday barbeques and that is beautiful and great-tasting hot off the grill. Preventing food-borne illnesses is just as important as what you eat so we have you covered there with expert tips to help you and your family maintain food safety throughout the summer months.

Hosted by world class bodybuilding champion and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen, “Peter’s Principles” is about helping viewers get the most out of life by maintaining their health. It’s a program that, as Peter likes to say, puts more quality into peoples lives.

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