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Yoga for Runners

by Denise Druce September 12th, 2012| Fitness Expert
I did an informal poll today in a yoga class, and I learned that about half of my students consider themselves runners.  Some are just trying it out for the first time, and some are training for their ump-teenth marathon.  I can’t say enough about the benefits of yoga

Can Walking be Considered Cardio?

by Bea September 11th, 2012| Cardio, Walking
When one thinks of a cardio workout, exercises such as running or biking typically come to mind. These are exercises that give your heart, blood vessels, and lungs a workout, and you will most likely put a lot of hard work into your workout.

When it comes to walking, there

How to Spot a Bad Diet Plan

by Angela Yorke September 10th, 2012| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
Of all the 4-letter words I can think of, none elicit stronger opinions than “diet.”  Some people are vehemently opposed to them, being of the opinion that restricting food types and/or eating times are indicative of a life half-lived. Other people are firm believers that the discipline needed to

3 Tips to Get Running Again

by Mackenzie M. September 6th, 2012| Cardio, Running
There are plenty of people who are currently searching for tips on how to get motivated to begin a running regimen. Therein lies a small faction of individuals that were once avid runners, but for any number of reasons fell out of their running routine. Whether the running ceased

Finding Your Motivation to Move – Part 1

by Melissa Koerner September 5th, 2012| Fitness Expert


When all you feel like doing is channel surfing, try these strategies to perk up your enthusiasm to exercise.   They are sure to get you off the couch!

Ditch the All or Nothing Mindset

Does this scenario sound familiar?  You set the goal to exercise three days per week. You do

Reduced Produce Purchases

by Louise September 4th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks
Being a college student who pays for my own groceries, I tend to be as cheap as possible when I'm in the supermarket. One of the areas that I try not to skimp out on is produce. It's very tempting for me to try to pass by the produce

Short and Sweet Strength Training

by Angela Yorke September 3rd, 2012| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength Training
Despite the prevalence of time-saving devices and approaches to life in general, most people have come to find it increasingly difficult to carve out time for fitness. It might also be likely that adopting time-efficient measures resulted in people taking on more tasks in a day, thus reducing the

Nike Fuel + and Cardio

by Jessica B. August 30th, 2012| Cardio
I’ve been looking forward to the Nike Fuel +, as I’ve been using Nike + for my runs for years. I had the little pod attached to my Brooks running shoes, and even my earliest iPod would have Lance Armstrong telling me how great my 5 K running time

Choosing Arm Weights

by Jessica B. August 28th, 2012| Strength Training, Upper Body
If you are looking to boost your upper body workout, switching it up with some new weights may be the way to go. There are a lot of different weights to choose from, from the infamous Shakeweight, made famous by Ellen, to arm weights you can wear, those you

Can You Eat to Lose Weight?

by Angela Yorke August 27th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
Generally, a “superfood” is a food that confers overwhelmingly positive benefits to health, usually in terms of vital nutrients and antioxidant content, and helps you lose weight, hence its “super” status. The majority of superfoods appear to be of plant origin, which perhaps lends more credence to the idea

Phelps vs Lochte, Who Came Out on Top?

by Bea August 23rd, 2012| Sports
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the 2012 London Olympic Trials. At that time, one of the biggest questions was "Lochte or Phelps?" Now that the 2012 London Olympics have come to a close,  it is fairly obvious that Lochte is finally going to get his

You Can Teach an Old Dog a New Trick

by Joan Jacobsen August 22nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
Being a senior (although I use the term loosely, as I don’t feel like one) and trying to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle, prompts me to do quite a bit of research regarding exercise and nutrition. When an exercise fad or new workout routine is thrown into the

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