It’s debatable whether or not explorer Ponce de Leon really found The Fountain of Youth in the 1500s. While there is no magic potion for staying young today, I can tell you without question the closest thing to it: exercise and a good diet. When people ask...
One of the most common complaints I’ve heard from people is that it’s hard for them to stay motivated to work out. You can do a lot to change that simply by planning ahead. Not only is it important to set aside time in your busy schedule...
You’ve just arrived home from a long, hard day at work and it’s time to get a workout in. The problem is, you just really, really don’t feel like exercising. Try the Five-Minute Rule to get you going. Get on the treadmill or exercise bike even if...
On Monday’s blog I talked about the importance of changing up your music playlist to jumpstart things if your workout is falling a little flat. I concluded with offering up my essential rock and roll play list. I realize some ladies out there don’t want to...
If your workouts are falling a little bit flat lately, one thing you can try is to change up the music play list on your IPod, MP3 player or stereo. Or, if you don’t listen to music much in the first place when working out,...
Do you want to start a running program, but aren’t sure how to do it? Here are a few simple tips to get started toward reaching a variety of goals. Whether you want to run to lose weight, improve your muscle tone, are thinking of entering...
It started with a set of sand-filled weights, a small bar and bench bought from Sears in the 1970s. More than 30 years later, it’s the stuff of legend - at least in our family and among our hometown friends. I’m talking about the weight...
It’s pretty easy to see your fitness level drop while travelling for work. It’s a lot easier to slip into poor eating habits and harder to find places to work out. So if you’re not one of those rare individuals who have many hours a...
Getting motivated for physical fitness, and keeping that drive can be extremely difficult. There are distractions and excuses all around us to put off being fit. Here are five tips to get you moving and burn that excess flab away. 1. Set short- and long-term goals Depending...
Another day, another trophy. How many times throughout an athlete’s career does one take for granted the special accomplishment of receiving recognition in sports? A trophy, a medal or just a spot in a team’s starting lineup. Or at an even simpler level, learning a skill...