Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” Sometimes you must get out of your comfort zone to keep improving. I have always wanted to try standup comedy and have been petrified. On Sunday, March 2nd I performed a set of...
The Excitement of Summer

The Excitement of Summer

The air is warmer, the days are longer, and the promise of sun-drenched adventures hangs heavy in the air. For the dedicated fitness enthusiast, the arrival of summer isn’t just a change of season; it’s a profound shift in their world, igniting a unique...
Start Things Over

Start Things Over

March is a great month for fitness enthusiasts. The March equinox occurs on March 21 and marks the start of the spring season. We also know spring is coming because of Daylight Saving Time on March 12th where we “spring forward” and set our clocks one hour ahead. St....
Plan Better in March

Plan Better in March

March can be a challenging month for fitness lovers. Still in the throes of winter, most days it can be hard to get outside for a workout or any physical activity. Taking a Sunday hike sounds fun, but can be a risky venture. You can absolutely enjoy workouts and...
Be the Best Athlete You Can Be

Be the Best Athlete You Can Be

Meryl Streep, the Academy Award winning actress once said, “Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.” Do you think of yourself as an athlete?  If you are exercising...
Your Back-to-School Workout Schedule

Your Back-to-School Workout Schedule

The kids are getting back to school, and you think you are going to have more time for yourself. Continue to schedule your workouts because you are going to be just as busy. Have you noticed how a free hour in your day just disappears? If you are lucky enough to get a...
Carbs Are Not the Cause of Weight Gain

Carbs Are Not the Cause of Weight Gain

Low carb diets have come in and out of fashion and along the way have given carbohydrates a bad reputation – eating carbs makes you fat. We have all grown up thinking donuts, cake, candy, and ice cream are treats we love but make us fat. These foods are all...
Big Meals vs. Several Smaller Meals

Big Meals vs. Several Smaller Meals

Diet books regularly tout eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. Are small meals better than big meals? Eating every 3 to 4 hours throughout the day is a program used by athletes, bodybuilders, and dieters for years. Eating frequently does not give your body...
Testing Your Fitness Level at Home

Testing Your Fitness Level at Home

Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all gotten used to working out at home. We have figured out our workout areas and the best time for exercise. Is it working for you? Are you getting more fit? Tracking your fitness level is more important now that home...