Fitness

People of every fitness level have obstacles that they come across. Unfortunately this is part of life and it does not discriminate. We all have busy lives, and sometimes our personal fitness takes a backseat to life’s other obstacles and Continue Reading

Let’s get down to the facts. This month has been a full-on challenge. Between illness, juggling too many jobs, the stress of launching a new business, the desire to please everyone, attempts to figure out finances in the face mounting Continue Reading

I didn’t see it coming but I felt the full impact and the next thing I knew I was laying on the hard cold pavement scared and bleeding from my head. I was crossing the crosswalk on a walk signal Continue Reading

Like many of you, I have big dreams. It seems the closer I get to 40, the more I add to the list. It sometimes feels as is I’ve put pressure on myself to accomplish all these things in warp Continue Reading

I’ve spent some time over the past month thinking about the importance of balancing physical and mental wellness. It’s been one-year since I competed in Fitness America, Ms. Bikini America. Competing taught me a great deal about my body, its Continue Reading

My instructor had a new activity for us today. How long could we hold a plank? We were going to try. Someone she knew had recently done this with a group of individuals and the winner held it 11 minutes. Continue Reading

Hydration is arguably the most critical factor not only for good health, but also in the development of athletic pursuits. Drinking water is particularly important for athletes because the nature of their activities lend to using up stores more quickly. Continue Reading

About five years ago, I walked into my first yoga class after being prompted by a friend. Having grown up as gymnast, I figured I’d be a natural at it. What I found is that for a person who has Continue Reading

There seems to be the illusion that a person who looks a particular way is “fit”.  Basically it’s in image.  Fit is often defined as having a lean, muscular yet thin body with low body fat, a tight, round butt Continue Reading

Being fit requires you to both eat right and be active.  Being prepared and cooking meals and snacks ahead of time helps ensure that you have healthy options available when you need them.  These pancakes are perfect for the fall Continue Reading