Of all sports, running is probably the easiest on your wallet. It’s cheap, convenient, burns calories quickly, is convenient, empowering and fun. The only important investment you will need is a good pair of shoes designed for running. Like millions of runners, I’ve never been a serious competitor, but like those others, that doesn’t keep […]
Discover the benefits of cycling for your overall fitness. This low-impact exercise improves cardiovascular endurance and reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases. Cycling is also a fun and environmentally friendly mode of transport. Learn how to stay safe and comfortable with the right bike fit.
You needn’t become a fitness-clothing junkie like some of us, but buying new workout shorts or comfy new athletic shoes can get you fired to exercise. You feel like a workout pro, and let your fellow exercisers know that you are part of the team. Getting into fitness opens up a whole new world of […]
I have routinely asked myself why I have kept writing. There is no obvious answer but over time I realized I kept at it. My desire for a healthy community and the chance to create sustainable, healthy changes in my clients’ lives has kept me going. As I utilize this space to bring to flower […]
Most gyms might not hand you the ‘golden rules handbook’ but just like in any space where more than one gather, we have the unspoken code of conduct. The social graces expected in the weight rooms, studio, locker rooms, sauna, and steam bath might be different from those at the office, home, school, church, prison […]
Warm-Ups A simple rule of thumb states that whatever the exercise, always start with a good warm-up. It might seem like a drag when your time limited but it is unquestionably beneficial in the long- run. Recent research shows that warming up enables you to exercise for longer, and makes exercise easier and greatly reduces […]