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Couch to 5K – Training on Vacation

by Jessica B. July 3rd, 2012| Cardio
It’s summer, and I am semi-officially on vacation. I am still doing a bit of work remotely, but I have a few weeks off from my day job and have decided to travel, ant take a bit of a road trip to visit family and enjoy the summer. I’ve

Staying Safe While Exercising

by Angela Yorke June 25th, 2012| Exercises
Most people are aware of the need to start at a pace they find comfortable when exercising. The same goes for staying hydrated and applying sunscreen when the weather gets hotter. Despite these precautions, we tend to be guilty of a degree of complacency when it comes to personal

Run to the Hills

by Angela Yorke June 21st, 2012| Cardio
A hill where I live receives a good number of visitors every day, and more during the weekend. Whether they’re walking, running, or biking up it, there are always people going up and down that hill.

It might be because the verdant surroundings appeal to the general desire to flee

10 Get Fit Commandments – Part Two

by Melissa Koerner June 20th, 2012| Fitness Expert
Last month, Melissa outlined the first five commandments to follow to achieve health and vitality. Read on to learn the rest of her top ten list!

6.    Thou Shalt Drink 50% of Thy Body Weight in Ounces Daily.

Our bodies are designed to use water - not soda, energy

Strength Train to Relieve Back Pain

by Mackenzie M. June 19th, 2012| Strength Training
According to WebMD, about 25% of Americans are affected by back pain every year, and “they spend more time at the doctor’s office for back pain than for any other medical condition except high blood pressure and diabetes.”

To help get rid of this problem, many leading neuromuscular specialists are

How to Prevent Muscle Cramps

by Louise June 12th, 2012| Eating Tips, Nutrition
A muscle cramp is an involuntary contraction of a muscle. Cramps can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few hours. (Luckily I've never experienced the latter). Nobody likes a muscle cramp. Sometimes, my feet cramp when I'm running barefoot. I once got one high up in my leg

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

Making Exercise a Habit (Not a Chore)

by Angela Yorke May 31st, 2012| Exercises
As anyone “on hiatus” from the gym would attest, it’s immensely easy to start an exercise routine. The difficulty lies in sustaining it long enough to reap the results. Exercise can be simple, but hardly easy. Indeed, most people would find the couch infinitely preferable to yet another session

Fall to Build Strength

by Jessica B. May 29th, 2012| Strength Training
Falling – to build lower body strength?

I’ve spent a lot of time these last few months with people who are very passionate about martial arts. One thing I have noticed is they have an amazing amount of lower body strength. When we started comparing workout routines and basic training,

Hunger Games – Theme Workouts

by Bea May 28th, 2012| Exercises
So you have probably heard of The Hunger Games. This series was, and continues to be, huge at this point in time. There are book addicts as well as movie addicts out there, and even people who love both! Needless to say, there is an audience of people who

I Got the Music in Me

by Joan Jacobsen May 23rd, 2012| Fitness Expert, Mind & Body
"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak." William Congreve 1697 - The Mourning Bride

When I am preparing for one of my races, I choose music as my pre-jitter cure all. Before I even head to the starting line, I am enjoying

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