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Quick Workout Snacks

by Bea December 11th, 2012| Workout Fuel
When it comes to choosing pre-workout fuels, there are many options. Most people will suggest fruits like bananas or snacks like granola bars; however, you might have a completely different opinion. That is okay, because your body is different than everybody else's! For those of you who are struggling

Core Strength Training on Skis

by Mackenzie M. December 4th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
Winter seems to be an off time for exercise. The dark hours and cold climate make finding motivation to exercise quite difficult for some; however, rather than let the climate pause your strength training routine, manipulate the situation to work for you. Last winter I wrote an article about

The Abs Diet for Women

by Kimberly Hays December 3rd, 2012| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
The Abs Diet for Women was developed by David Zincenko, who is the Editorial Director for Women’s Health magazine, as well as Editor-in-Chief for Men’s Health magazine. He is considered one of the top health experts in the country. He developed this plan to help women with their biggest

Get Slim Without the Gym

by Melissa Koerner November 7th, 2012| Fitness Expert
No need to get a membership at the gym to fulfill your goal to get fit!  With this workout all you need is a BOSU ball and some dumbbells.  And if you don’t have a BOSU, don’t worry about it—you can do all of these exercises with out one—but

Jillian Michaels: 30-Day Shred

by Jessica B. October 26th, 2012| Assorted Workouts
I picked up Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred workout video when I was struggling to lose the weight from my first pregnancy. I had no time to get to the gym, and my gym had no daycare options. While I was walking and running a bit, my muscle tone was

Take it to a Higher Level

by Joan Jacobsen October 24th, 2012| Fitness Expert
I recently came across an article regarding the effectiveness of your pace during activity when it concerns keeping your heart healthy. There is a name for a group of risk factors (such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke) known as metabolic syndrome.

One of the aspects to maintain

Three Hats

by Denise Druce October 17th, 2012| Fitness Expert

We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop ~Mother Theresa


Donna wakes up to the blaring alarm at 4:30am.  She laces on her running shoes and heads out the door to

Cool Weather Considerations

by Angela Yorke October 16th, 2012| Exercise Wear
Your choice of clothing is important when you live in a climate where temperatures vary throughout the year. This is not about looking fashionable, of course, but to ensure that an outdoor workout isn’t abruptly cut short by the inability to cope with the weather.

Sun protection measures are well-known

Irresistible Resistance Bands

by Angela Yorke October 1st, 2012| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength Training
Aside from body weight exercises that can be carried out to build strength in a few minutes, people sometimes need exercise equipment to actually feel like they’re working out.

If it motivates you, don’t fix something that isn’t broken. Take resistance bands, for example: they’re affordable, take up minimum of

Finding Your Motivation to Move – Part 2

by Melissa Koerner September 19th, 2012| Fitness Expert
This is the second installment in a two part series from Melissa.

Revamp Your Goals

Setting goals is very important when you embark on a journey to improve your health and fitness, but setting goals that are weight-focused will inevitably lead to a pattern of on again off again exercise habits. 

Fueling Your Workout

by Bea September 18th, 2012| Workout Fuel
One of the worst things you could do for yourself while exercising is to not have enough fuel to get yourself through your workout. Without properly fueling yourself, you are only harming your workout and tiring out your body. You need the right types of energy, such as carbohydrates,

Choosing Your Exercise Wear

by Angela Yorke September 17th, 2012| Exercise Wear
Wearing the right clothes for working out should be an intuitive matter, but how many times have you overheard someone complaining after a workout that they’re chafed in “all the wrong places?" Too much information aside, choosing the correct exercise wear boils down to consideration of the fit, weather,

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