Can someone blame their lack of athletic ability to poor genetics? Are there really “super genes” which determine a person’s athletic success? Surely there is a reason why the Kenyan Olympic runner is almost always the fastest, or why are the white Europeans are always so good at the weightlifting competitions right? While it may … Continue reading »
BrigetSandorfordarticle#1This week I am happy to introduce Bridget Sandorford as my guest blogger. She is a freelance writer and researcher for CulinarySchools.org. and has written a great article on 5 things that may help you lose weight without even realizing it. 5 Things You May Not Think Would Help You Lose Weight While what … Continue reading »
Spring is here and so is our annual family Spring break vacation. I love vacations b/c it really lets you change up your schedule, enjoy family time and see new destinations. This vacation we visited the Amish country and Hershey, PA. We had a blast but like most of the time when you travel it … Continue reading »
When we exercise we are most likely focused on getting stronger muscles, losing weight or improving our cardiovascular health. It is easy to forget that all the systems of our body work as one unit to keep us alive and healthy. Our nervous systems play a significant role in our fitness gains and in making … Continue reading »
We are bombarded it seems by information on our metabolism and how to make it work faster or keep it from slowing down, etc… All of this information coming at us can get a little confusing, but take the time to understand your metabolism and how you can make it work for you! Our metabolism … Continue reading »
Have you ever really thought about the real reason your low back always hurts or you keep dealing with the same overuse injury over and over? If you are a mom, you are probably feeling a lot of tension and maybe even some pain in your back and neck by the end of the day … Continue reading »
We all know that our personality traits (good or bad) affect our lives in many ways. The jobs we pick, the friends we make, the spouse we choose, the social activities we are involved in are just some of the main areas that are affected by our personality types. The same goes with exercise. Our … Continue reading »
Do you have asthma and feel like exercise is the LAST thing you want to do? I mean wouldn’t it just make it harder to breathe? Or maybe you are fine until you start exercising, and then your chest tightens and you decide to stop because it will only get worse if you keep exercising? … Continue reading »
We have heard that earth is 70% water, but did you know the same is true for the human body? Our muscle tissue is comprised of 70% water, and fatty tissue has 20%water. Water has many jobs in the body. It transports nutrients in the cells, removes waste, cushions organs and aids in digestion. When it … Continue reading »
Have you ever woken up with your day totally planned just to find out there is no school or a delay because of weather? It can really throw you for a loop. Anyone who lives where the weather can get cold and icy knows that your day’s plans can change very quickly! When you need … Continue reading »
