Re-organizing fitness into your schedule
May 16, 2013 / 5:00 am
This spring has given us much opportunity to get outside and take advantage of a fresh new approach towards our physical activities, sports and achievements with all of the additional forms of exercise from hiking, biking, sports, running, paddle boarding and much more! If you are finding...
Optimum health
May 2, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Having a well balanced routine incorporating fitness and a healthy meal plan can and will do wonders for your health and well-being. However, the implementation of the essential vitamins and nutrients that you may not be receiving the adequate amounts of,...
Meditate your way to better health
Apr 18, 2013 / 5:00 am
Meditation is not something that is just for Buddhist monks or new-age hippies. It's a practice that can benefit in many ways absolutely everyone from non-exerciser to yogi to pro athlete! The newest and greatest addition to creating a balanced training regimen is the implementation of...
Are you sweating during your workout?
Apr 4, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Have you ever found yourself easing off the intensity of effort during your workout, simply because you found yourself sweating? The sheer amount of people afraid, embarrassed or physically uncomfortable by their body's natural cooling system is...
No more plateaus!
Mar 21, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed When was the last time you hit a plateau? The ever so frustrating road block that either stops you dead in your tracks, or motivates you to charge ahead in full force! Plateaus don’t need to happen! Here is how you can reap the rewards of full...
Power thoughts
Mar 7, 2013 / 5:00 am
I’m tired… this hurts… I’m not good at this…. it’s too hard…. I want to stop! Have you ever caught yourself thinking or saying these or other thoughts like this while exercising? If you take a quick minute to think about the thoughts that enter your...
Benefits of exercise & mental health!
Feb 21, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed If the main benefits of exercise; fat loss, energy boosts, lowering blood pressure and gains in confidence and strength are not the reasons that motivate you to start exercising or entice you to make it a routine of fitness in your lifestyle, maybe...
How's your posture?
Feb 7, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed If you were to do a quick body scan of yourself at this very moment, what would you notice about your posture? Are you sitting and slouching over the computer or are you focused on the alignment of your seated position with your spine long, core engaged...
Readers questions answered
Jan 24, 2013 / 5:00 am
Having the knowledge, motivation and desire to maintain a healthy, happy and active lifestyle is so rewarding in itself; having the understanding that your actions give you the opportunity to maximize your life span and quality of life as you age makes all the difference! I am happy to have so...
Feeding the soul
Jan 10, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Imagine a life filled with activities, moments, events and experiences that truly “feed the soul.” Take a moment to think back to the last six months. Write down and inventory all of those activities that you were doing when...
Is 2013 your year for success?
Dec 13, 2012 / 5:00 am
With the mad rush of Christmas parties, unhealthy food choices, reduced time for self and much holiday cheer, the countdown is on for New Year's to arrive! January 1, 2013, the day the resolutions for many begin! Eating healthier…exercising more… quitting smoking and many more...
Self-sabotage
Nov 29, 2012 / 5:00 am
Self-sabotage. Two simple words with a negative connection attached to them! Admitting to yourself that the ultimate reason of failure of a previous desire or goal came down to this, just flat out stings! The dictionary definition of sabotage is "an act or process tending to hamper or...
Time saving fitness tips!
Nov 15, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed If you can attest to being one of the many that admit either career or family responsibilities take away from your availability of time for a workout, leaving you with an unused gym membership..... this read may just help you! Let's start off...
Speeding up your metabolism
Nov 1, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Have you ever noticed those extra pounds that seem to magically appear when you indulge in that delicious dessert or enjoy those extra snacks? Have ever found yourself comparing your current weight gains to the “good ol days” - the days that...
Prenatal fitness
Oct 18, 2012 / 5:00 am
Long gone are the old age beliefs that pregnancy should be treated like an "illness" and that mom-to-be should sit back, relax and stay inactive through pregnancy. Being a fit and active mom-to-be has so many benefits! In the fabulous world of internet we have all the information at...
Have you said 'YES' to you?
Oct 4, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed In today’s world there is so much emphasis and energy being put into our careers, finances and family ... all to survive or pay the bills, maybe to set money aside and save. With so much focus and time being dedicated to the fast pace of survival,...
Your fitness questions answered!
Sep 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed With so much health and fitness information available over the internet, or in magazines and books, some may be confused as to which information is fact and which should be ignored! It always seems there are so many different answers! I have had many...
Back to your fitness routine!
Sep 6, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed With summer now behind us and routine starting to wiggle its way back into our lives, finding a way to make your health and fitness a routine again may be a challenge for some. Believe it or not, there are actually some benefits of taking a break...
Fitness trends
Aug 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
Just as our wardrobe has seasonal trends and fads, fitness has its very own trends as well. I can assure you, these fitness trends are here to stay! Give one of these trend workouts a try, shock the body, notice the changes and keep at it! 1. Tabata Style Training: Most group fitness...
Take your workout outdoors
Aug 9, 2012 / 5:00 am
This week, instead of my normal column, I'm including a video segment I recently did with Shaw TV. I think it will be great for people to get a workout idea in the park.
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