When did sleep become such an important health issue facing so many people? I don’t remember a time as a child when I couldn’t sleep. I do remember not wanting to go to bed, like most children, but actually climbing in bed and not being ABLE to sleep – it didn’t happen. I didn’t lay […]
If you are the person who is out running at 5:00 am every morning, this article is not for you. If you are the person who eats nutritious meals every day, this article is not for you. However, if your New Year’s Resolutions include any part of living […]
Going places where we are familiar, doing things that come easy, being around that someone special with whom you can totally be yourself – All forms of comfort! So when you think of comfort, do you think of a health club? Honestly, walking into a gym or health club […]
Why is it that some people seem to stay thin no matter what they eat? They are the ones you see eating a huge hamburger and fries, as you sit across the restaurant putting your chicken breast and veggies in your phone calorie counter and wondering why you can’t […]
The leaves are beginning to change colors and the days are getting shorter. While some people look drudgingly at swirling leaves, others are filled with anticipation as their favorite winter activities draw closer. It is very important for winter sports enthusiasts to train and do specific conditioning exercises before hitting the snow because, due to […]
It is the oldest excuse in the book. I am guilty of it myself. When life gets busy, sometimes the first thing to go is the workout routine. Although we know we need it and it will improve our day, it still often gets the shaft. So, why do we make ourselves victims of the […]
There are so many different ways to obtain information about fitness these days. From Facebook to gaming systems and fitness videos to personal trainers, there’s a flood of new information seemingly every day. As a consumer, it can be difficult to decide where to turn for information that will be most beneficial to you while […]
People ask me all the time if I “ride.” I assume they’re asking whether or not I ride road bikes or mountain bikes, as my husband avidly does both. I know how to ride a bike. I’ve known how to ride my bicycle since I was a kid. However, it’s a little more complicated these […]
Vacations, long car trips and busy schedules all can lead to major disruptions in fitness routines. Whether traveling by car or plane, staying in hotels or with family, you can keep fitness part of each day, though. Here are a few tips to make your vacation fitness-friendly. Sitting a car for a few hours or […]
It’s that time again when we start packing up the winter coats and pulling out the summer wear. It’s always a little scary putting on those shorts or tank tops for the first time. How did your body fare through the winter? Last month, I focused on abdominal muscles, what makes up the ab region […]