Age Strongly: Workout after 50. 50, Fit, and Fabulous: Are you in your 50s or nearly there, and looking for some exercise tips, or for a workout to start or add to a daily routine? It is important to stay active especially as we age, and if you have not been physically active until now, it is never too late…
Family Fitness– Week 2: This week’s family workout focuses on building a positive attitude toward exercise. Studies of adolescents by Dan J. Graham at the University of Minnesota show that those with a favorable view of exercise are more likely to exercise for five or ten years later in…
5 Worst Things to Avoid Post Workout: There is no question that you want to get the most out of your workouts, avoid injury and feel great, but there are certain rules that apply to your post workout habits. It is clear to me that most exercise enthusiasts do not…
Easy Tips to Stay Glamorous from Gym to Work What working woman hasn’t used the excuse of not wanting to mess up her hair and makeup in order to skip exercising on her lunch break? We asked professional beauty consultants if it was possible to sweat it up and still look fabulous at your desk an…
Why is Healthy Eating Important? If I conducted a survey asking hundreds of people their opinion on what constitutes healthy eating, I would get many different answers. Some people think that just because they do not eat out at fast food restaurants, they are on the right track. Others feel that…
Family Fitness – Week 1: Kids begin to push away from their parents and exert their independence during the pre-teen years. Often the only interaction a family may have is through sports, where parents attend their children’s games and cheer from the sidelines. A great way to reconnect is through…
The 10K Step Craze: Sneaking Thousands of Strides into Your Day. Remember those old-school pedometers, the kind you clipped onto your belt back in the day? If so, you may recall strapping one of these ancient clicker-type devices onto your hip and it calculated the number of steps taken during…
The Importance of Proper Form When Exercising: Why Proper Form is so Important: Why do we exercise? So we can have a healthier, longer life and look good while we are doing it. And proper form is the most important part of exercising. What is the use of putting in so much time…
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Sports Specific Workout - Total Gym for Tennis. Tennis Anyone? Build Strength and Add Power to Your Game! Tennis is a fun sport that requires one to use various upper and lower body muscle groups while moving, lunging, bending and twisting. I grew up playing tennis and have discovered through…
What The Heck Are GMOs Anyway? Genetically modified organisms, known as GMOs, are a hotly debated topic lately. Yet, for many years, people may not have known they were even eating them. That’s because GMOs are no longer labeled, even though research from the Center for Food Safety indicates that 89% of…