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Archives for June 2012

Strength Training and Vegetarianism

by Jessica B. June 7th, 2012| Strength Training
The main goal of strength training is to build muscle tone. In order to build muscles, you need to combine repeated exercise with stretching, rest, and a healthy diet. Whether or not you are building muscle for bulk or definition, a protein rich diet can speed up the process

10 Get Fit Commandments – Part One

by Melissa Koerner June 6th, 2012| Fitness Expert
Don’t be alarmed; this is not a religious post, but these are the very commandments that I live by and believe in. If you apply these simple “rules,” you can achieve amazing health and vitality!

1. Thou Shalt ONLY Eat Ingredients That Thy Can Pronounce.
Food processing companies add thousands of

Fighting Through Couch to 5K

by Jessica B. June 5th, 2012| Cardio, Mind & Body
A few weeks ago I posted about my ambition to start the Couch to 5K again after a long break due to a broken foot. While the foot has recovered, I haven’t quite found my way back to the running trail, and I miss it. I am also afraid

Taking It Outside

by Angela Yorke June 4th, 2012| Family Fitness
One of the best ways to get the whole family involved in fitness is by taking it outdoors. Not only will there be nowhere to hide from the resident fitness fanatic, it’s likely that your family will wind up having a good time as well.

One such outdoor activity is

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.