Toning abdominal muscles requires a variety of exercises

As you approach the season of warmth, invariably you approach the season of swimsuits. Look through a few magazines and you might think to yourself that those glamorous models must do a lot of crunches. What you might not know is that from a fitness standpoint, there’s more to toned abdominal muscles than you think. […]

Group exercise classes latest step in evolution of fun fitness

In 1980, aerobics was introduced into health clubs in a class style format. It’s best remembered by the dress code: leotards, brightly colored tights and leg warmers. This fashion statement was complimented by feathered hair styles and high-top tennis shoes. More specialized aerobics classes made their way into the scene by 1990, including step aerobics, […]

It’s time to stop procrastinating and make time to get fit

Procrastination. It’s a term with which I’m all too familiar. Take this column, for example: I’m a day past my deadline. I’ve had weeks to prepare, but here I am again  writing at the last minute. I’m not alone in this syndrome of self-inflicted worry. Although there are many areas of life one can “put […]

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