Sprint Your Way to a Healthier Heart
By Courtney Farnet What if you could burn hundreds of calories in just 30 minutes? Sprinting requires little time, lots of energy and burns more
By Courtney Farnet What if you could burn hundreds of calories in just 30 minutes? Sprinting requires little time, lots of energy and burns more
By Tami Charbonnet ChiRunning and ChiWalking combine modern scientific research with ancient Eastern philosophies of T’ai Chi. According to researchers of exercise science at Duke
Resistance training is increasingly important as you age. It helps build and maintain strong bones and vital muscle tissue, preventing sarcopenia – the gradual muscle
Many women are concerned about the appearance of their lower abdominal area – the pooch. This area is hard to target with just basic crunches,
If you want to enhance your overall mental and physical wellbeing, movements that simultaneously engage the mind and body are among the best types of
True or false? Swimming makes you hungry. (True.) Don’t play in the water for at least an hour after eating. (False.) Swimming is the best
By: Juliane Kristine Morris Nice, toned thighs are beach goals! The sun is out, and the swimsuits are on to bask in the glory of
True or false? Swimming makes you hungry. (True.) Don’t play in the water for at least an hour after eating. (False.) Swimming is the best
If you need motivation to get moving, try workout out with a partner. Partner workouts can be fun and engaging. The camaraderie enjoyed can make
By Trinity Edwards These three muscles are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus.Each of these muscles work together to keep the booty
Part of developing a healthy cardiovascular system is getting your heart rate up. This workout gets the blood pumping, heart beating, and challenges your core
Are you a busy mom struggling to cram the gym into your daily schedule? Let’s face it, sometimes getting to the gym really is impossible.
By Courtney Farnet A strong core is much more than a lean, chiseled “six-pack”. It is a complex series of muscles that move, support and stabilize
You already know that regular exercise is good for you. The problem is doing it consistently. Only going to the gym once every couple of
By Anthony Baker Zumba is an exciting, calorie burning dance exercise class, typically with a Latin flare. Getting fit and staying in shape is incredibly
By: Tami Charbonnet | Model: Amber Berry | Photographer: Richard Vallon The BOSU® Pro Balance Trainer is a rather peculiar looking tool, but its seemingly
Not only is a slender tummy confidence boosting, it is a sign of good health. A study published in the “Journal of the American Heart
By Juliane Morris If exercise is a bad word to your ears, you’re not alone. Where some people smile at the thought of a gym
By Juliane Morris Stay on Top of Your Fitness When You’re Away from Home Vacation or business travel tends to lead to over-indulging, treating yourself
Conditioning the muscles located around the abdominal region and spine or “the core” is tough, but necessary for a healthy level of fitness. Along with
The life cycle begins and ends with breathing, from the first cry exiting the womb to the last dying breath as the body shuts down.
By: Patricia Danflous Enjoy life. Stop and smell the flowers – or just take time to use your nose, mouth and lungs for cleansing and wellness.
Look in the mirror. What do you see? As you stand before the mirror, turning to the left and right and then to the back,
By Liz Genest Smith If you deal with a chronic condition, have ever been injured, or are simply over 40, you know how important it
By Liz McGehee Mammograms have been the standard for breast cancer detection since 1976, which begs the question: Is it still the greatest tool we
By Kristy Podruchny A healthy immune system starts with a healthy gut. The market is exploding with products containing probiotics, but gut health isn’t as
Hormonal imbalance. We’ve all heard the term, but do we really know how hormones contribute to our daily wellness? Hormones regulate almost every function of
Naturally, the spring and summer months is a time of increased activity. In fact, many find it easier to stick to workout programs in the
By Liz McGehee To achieve mind-body-soul balance, nurture your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs in the following ways: 1. Maintain a grateful attitude. Creating and
By Patricia Danflous A clean, healthy colon lifestyle incorporates the following guidelines: Drink more water. Add more fiber to your diet. Eat healthy and make
By Michele Robert Poche Vertigo is the feeling of motion, spinning and tilting in the absence of any movement. Although it can be quite
Regardless of weight or body type, it’s common to see some belly bloat. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re
By Liz McGehee To achieve mind-body-soul balance, nurture your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs in the following ways: 1. Maintain a grateful attitude. Creating and
By Greg Fox Mainly found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, fiber has many beneficial effects on the body and is essential for your good
By Patricia Danflous “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” When Abraham Lincoln spoke those words more than a
By Samantha Harrison Stress is a difficult condition to treat because it manifests itself differently in everyone. Some people may react to stress by spending
Looking for a way to relax? Increase circulation? Boost immunities? Would you believe me if I said you could accomplish all of that with something
By Kristy Podruchny Did you digest and absorb your lunch today? Thank all of your enzymes! Enzymes are needed for any chemical reaction occuring in
Hormonal imbalance. We’ve all heard the term, but do we really know how hormones contribute to our daily wellness? Hormones regulate almost every function of
Your doctor says “walking pneumonia” is the diagnosis for the achy, exhausted, yucky feeling you’ve experienced for a few days. But don’t take the finding
By Liz Genest Smith If you deal with a chronic condition, have ever been injured, or are simply over 40, you know how important it
When toxins are plentiful, the body has a sure way of letting you know the signs and symptoms of toxicity. Toxins are harmful substances that
The mind is a very powerful thing! Hypothetically, our thoughts can be likened to seeds we plant in our minds. These seeds can grow into
By Liz McGehee Mammograms have been the standard for breast cancer detection since 1976, which begs the question: Is it still the greatest tool we
By Juliane Morris By choosing to survey the knowledge we have around the unraveling mysteries of menopause, you can weigh-in on how you want to
By Sara Kirckland That dreaded time of the year is almost here – cold and flu season. This means sicknesses brought on by cooler temperatures,
By Kristy Podruchny Did you digest and absorb your lunch today? Thank all of your enzymes! Enzymes are needed for any chemical reaction occuring in
You probably use music in your exercise routines already – for example, playing upbeat and surging electronic dance music on the treadmill or keeping gentle
If the term “work-life balance” makes you roll your eyes, you aren’t alone. According to the American Psycologocal Association, more than half of all women say
Did you know that burying the hatchet offers many health benefits? Letting go of anger and resentment can actually reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and
By: Patricia Danflous Enjoy life. Stop and smell the flowers – or just take time to use your nose, mouth and lungs for cleansing and wellness.
By: Dr. Aaron Dutruch As a Chiropractor, one of the more common reasons patients seek treatment is back pain. There are several types of injuries
A whole approach to healing cancer is becoming increasingly popular. Certain institutions, like Cancer Treatment Centers of America®, are treating the whole person by incorporating
Look in the mirror. What do you see? As you stand before the mirror, turning to the left and right and then to the back,
By Shannon Brown Consider Bioidentical Hormones Bioidentical hormones have gotten a lot of attention recently. Instead of hormone medications, bioidentical hormones are an exact match
By Patricia Danflous Inspire lymph flow and improve circulation and the body’s immune system. Melissa had much to celebrate. Two years after her breast cancer