A Dip in the Water Drops Pounds
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
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 Courtney Farnet Life is all about balance. Americans spend too much time balancing work, checkbooks and social lives and too little time working on
By Greg Fox & Courtney Farnet Trainer Courtney’s Core Crushing Exercises to Tone the Waistline from the Inside Out If you’re determined to bust that
By Juliane Morris When osteoarthritis jeopardizes your mobility, exercise can keep you moving. Ensuring that muscles and surrounding tissues are strong is essential to provide
Brittany Bruhl, NFL cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints, showed Inspire Health the moves that keep her in Saintsational shape. Like most women, Brittany has a
By Ann Bloomquist So how do we correct our posture and avoid the inevitable pain that comes with it? Thankfully, it’s not all that hard
Not only is a trim waistline visually appealing, it can help you avoid one of the most common injuries affecting millions of Americans—lower back pain.
Many women are concerned about the appearance of their lower abdominal area – the pooch. This area is hard to target with just basic crunches,
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
By Annie Franklin Do you have an inward curve between your lower hips and outer thighs? Those are hip dips, also referred to as “violin
By Chad Ruiz No new year is complete without a set of lofty resolutions. Eating less, doing more, giving more—a few commitments that usually find
Staying in a balanced frame of mind is often difficult in the midst of our fast-paced daily lives. It is important to connect deeply with
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
By Juliane Morris It seems a good time of year to encourage us all that loving our hearts over the course of our lifetimes helps
By: Tami Charbonnet Co-written by: Model, International Les Mills Trainer, and Presenter Anna Lowery The truth is – everyone “CAN” dance! Our bodies naturally respond to the
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
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
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
By Shannon Brown We stopped taking antibiotics after we began feeling better, or perhaps, began exercising too soon. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. But
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 Elizabeth DeGrie The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 23 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis now and
Keeping hydrated is the simplest truth about staying healthy. But can those plastic water bottles also put your health at risk? Lingering questions and uncertainty
By:Amber Arevalos Nothing is more naturally beautiful than a rainbow. Believe it or not, there are foods of every color in the rainbow. From vibrant
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 Mammograms have been the standard for breast cancer detection since 1976, which begs the question: Is it still the greatest tool we
Achieving any goal in life first starts with a vision. Research shows that by first visualizing a task you can increase the likelihood of its
Eastern cultural traditions place great importance on breathing properly; they claim it is essential to maintaining chi – the life-force energy. Seeking relaxation techniques to counteract the
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 Take charge of your body… Laughter is the best medicine… Positive thinking speeds healing… An apple a day keeps the doctor away…
By Kristy Podruchny You can’t go wrong eating a clean and balanced diet, but there are foods that can help us in the fight against
By Patricia Danflous “Have you thought about intermittent fasting?” When Elizabeth Russell’s OB/Gyn asked that question, she thought she might have misunderstood. What about the
The health of your heart is something to think about. Perhaps even something to meditate on? When it comes to heart health, most of us
Keeping hydrated is the simplest truth about staying healthy. But can those plastic water bottles also put your health at risk? Lingering questions and uncertainty
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
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 Shannon Brown The holidays are the most wonderful time of year! But trying to make healthy choices, in addition to attending holiday gatherings and
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,
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
Each one of the habits below can reduce your risk of breast cancer by more than 50%. By implementing many of these into your lifestyle,
By Ann Jarema When natural light comes into contact with our skin, it kick starts the body’s natural production of Vitamin D. And why does
Cells make up the basic building blocks of all life. Healthy cells mean a healthy body; cells clogged with toxins or in disrepair from poor
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
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 Shannon Brown We stopped taking antibiotics after we began feeling better, or perhaps, began exercising too soon. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. But
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
35 million Americans are affected each year by seasonal allergies. As pollen scatters through the air, rhinitis attacks become abundant, causing pain and irritation in the
By Patricia Danflous Take charge of your body… Laughter is the best medicine… Positive thinking speeds healing… An apple a day keeps the doctor away…
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
You probably use music in your exercise routines already – for example, playing upbeat and surging electronic dance music on the treadmill or keeping gentle
By Julie Maddock A smile is a gift we can give to someone every day. And we feel more confident in readily smiling when we
By Tami Charbonnet Being fit is not about being skinny or fat. Natural body weight is as extraordinary and unique as your personality, talents and