Temperatures are on the move and I am proud to say, so am I. I set my goal to run one mile continuously – after 15 years of no running – by July 13, and I met that goal last week! However Wednesday’s run was not very comfortable thanks to some shorts that rubbed me [...]
Dealing with the Aches and Pains of Training
May 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
We’ve all done it – pushed ourselves a little harder than we expected or stepped the wrong way and tweaked something. Those little aches and pains can be, well, a pain. The little aches and pains that may not necessarily need medical attention, but just need a little extra TLC are what I am talking [...]
Nike Plus Sensor Makes Walking or Running More Fun
April 14, 2010 Leave a Comment
One of the easiest, most effective, and most affordable ways to exercise is just to get out and walk (or work up to a run). Recently I heard some friends talking about a sensor you can put on your shoe to help you keep track of the miles you are walking or running. Being the [...]
It Is All About Comfort
April 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
Whether you are on the golf course, on the tennis court, in yoga class or walking with your pals, the most important aspect of outfitting yourself for fitness is comfort. Yes, there are tops and bottoms “specifically” for certain sports, but there is also a lot of room for personal preference. This past week on [...]
High Blood Pressure – Are you 1 in 3?
March 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
One of the reasons I started this website is that even though I am not a skinny minnie size 8, I want to live a healthy lifestyle and want to be able to find exercises, athletic gear and tips that will help me (and you) be as fit as I can. Yesterday I went in [...]
Workout Wednesday – Get Outside
March 17, 2010 Leave a Comment
Spring has arrived on the East Coast and temps are headed for the high 60s today! My Wednesday Workout for you is to get outside. Ideas: Take a walk – better yet take your spouse, best friend, the kids, the dog or all of them with you Go to the driving range and hit off [...]
Wednesday Workout – Slide Board Training
February 10, 2010 Leave a Comment
Last night on The Biggest Loser one of the challenges was a workout using a slide board – the contestants had to glide back and forth and log 500 repetitions – the first one there won immunity for the evening. Slideboards are a great way to activate a wide range of muscles in a unique [...]
Wednesday Workout – Crab Walk with Resistance Bands
February 3, 2010 Leave a Comment
Resistance bands are a great way to increase strength, make your exercises more efficient and mix up your normal routine. Today’s Wednesday Workout exercise is the Crab Walk using an O-shaped resistance band. It is simple enough to do – put the resistance band around your ankles, squat as far as you can comfortably and [...]
