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Challenge of the Week: Find a different way to use exercise 27 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
People who struggle to make exercise a priority may find it hard to understand why it seems to easy for other people. Do exercisers just think differently from the rest of us? Or have they figured out...
Vote in This Week's Poll: Do you talk to your kids about their weight? 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
The topic of obesity is never far from the news these days and the biggest worry isn't always about adults...it's about kids, too. We know that overweight kids may experience health problems, but ther...
Will your workouts ever be good enough? 22 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
As I was struggling through the end of my workout this morning, I heard a little voice in my head. It kept saying things like, "You're going too slow...weren't you going faster at the beginning of thi...
Exercises of the Week: Moving Plank Series 21 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
Of all the exercises I encourage my clients to do, (no, dear clients, not 'force'...'encourage'), planks are not a big hit. The reason? Planks are just plain old hard to do. It's hard to balance, hard...
How much does jet lag suck and what can you do about it? 20 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
If you've ever skipped over several time zones in the course of several hours, you've experienced jet lag or as my husband and I call: "Waves of Death." ... Read Full Post
Vote in This Week's Poll: How will your workouts change when school starts? 19 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
There are times throughout the year that can really do a number on you, both physically and emotionally. It starts with January and the new year, a terrifying time when we all have to face up to the p...
How to Take Your Body Measurements 15 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
What's worse? Stepping on a scale in the doctor's office and having the nurse note the number...out loud...so everyone can hear? Or having a personal trainer measure you around what are, essentially, ...
Get Out of Your Summer Slump 14 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
This time of year, our exercise routines are tougher to eke out. The heat seems endless, the flora is getting dry and crispy, school is on the horizon and the party? Is almost over, y'all. If your en...
Exercises of the Week - Stretches for Your IT Band 13 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
When we talk about the iliotibial band - And, really, who doesn't bring this up on a regular basis? - We're usually talking about runners who are prone to IT band injuries. However, the IT Band is imp...
Vote in This Week's Poll: Should household chores count as exercise? 12 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am
The other day, I met with a client and asked if she'd done any exercise since the last time I saw her (she loves that question, by the way). Her response: "I did a lot of chores...does that count?" My...
