As a freelance writer, I spend a lot of my day sitting down. I also just turned thirty. Those two things might not usually have anything to do with each other, but the other day I realized that both of them were working together to give me something that
5 Tips for Summer Fitness
by Melissa June 17th, 2008| Family Fitness
The sun beats down, the days are hot and humid, the air is sticky- yes, summer is here. So, how do you stay fit and active when all you want to do is stay in your house and dream about the cooler days of autumn?
Here are five tips to
Here are five tips to
Strengthen Your Back
by Erin Steiner June 10th, 2008| ExercisesWhen we talk about getting fit or making sure that we are "in shape" many of us forget that the muscles in our backs need to be worked out and taken care of just as much as the muscles in our legs, arms, chest and abdomen. Many of us

Biking with Children
by Melissa June 3rd, 2008| BikingWith the cost of gas constantly on the rise and obesity becoming a major concern with children today, try a different form of transportation: biking!
Biking is a great way to exercise, and it’s fun