Did you know that last year was the first year in four years that the pedestrian death toll went up?
Though there are no hard facts for the cause behind the rise in death toll, I do have a pretty logical guess: headphones. Headphones typically make people completely unaware of
Lunge Variants
by Louise August 16th, 2011| Strength Training
Lunges are one of my favorite strength training exercises. They are great because they can be performed anywhere, they require no additional equipment, and they give you a fantastic workout that you can truly feel. They work a great portion of your lower body including your quads, glutes,
Target Heart Rate
by Louise August 11th, 2011| Running
It is important to monitor your resting heart rate in order to know when your body is ready for a workout, or when it could use a day or two for recovery.
One's resting heart rate is determined after no recent exertions have been made; however, it is equally beneficial
One's resting heart rate is determined after no recent exertions have been made; however, it is equally beneficial
Push More with Push Ups
by Angela Yorke August 9th, 2011| Strength Training
Push-ups are integral to strength building; they build upper-body strength, can be done virtually anywhere and at any time, and require no equipment. Naturally, it’s easy to scoff at push-ups, because they’re so “undemanding."
However, most people usually find them “easy,†because they’re not doing them right. That aside, you
However, most people usually find them “easy,†because they’re not doing them right. That aside, you
Go Caddy
by Louise August 8th, 2011| Exercise Equipment
The Andres Institute of Art  is a small, privately-owned mountain with trails that are filled with sculptures. It is open to the public to takes short hikes and enjoy the art. I visited this sculpture park with a group of family friends on hot day last week, and we
Family Fitness: Not Just for the Weekend
by Angela Yorke August 4th, 2011| Family Fitness
Getting the family involved in a collective fitness effort is one thing, but sustaining interest over an extended period requires determination. As with all new experiences, interest in exercising tends to be fervent initially, but this can fade in time if steps aren’t taken to circumvent boredom.
Always have a
Always have a