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Cold Weather Walks

by Bea January 29th, 2013| Cardio, Walking
Getting your walking workout in while in the cold weather can prove to be difficult. It is hard to get that right balance in which you are warm enough when you start, but not too hot toward the end. Luckily, you can always take off layers as you walk,

Core Strength Training on Skis

by Mackenzie M. December 4th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
Winter seems to be an off time for exercise. The dark hours and cold climate make finding motivation to exercise quite difficult for some; however, rather than let the climate pause your strength training routine, manipulate the situation to work for you. Last winter I wrote an article about

Winter Superfoods to Fuel a Workout

by Kimberly Hays November 19th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
In summer, we have an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits available to fuel our workouts. In winter, it may feel like you don’t have tasty options. Instead, you grab tomatoes and other flavorless vegetables that are grown in hothouses and aren’t even ripe when shipped to our stores.

Winter Workout Wear

by Kimberly Hays November 12th, 2012| Exercise Wear
With the weather turning cold for most of us and winter right around the corner, it is time to change what you wear when you work out. What you wore in the warmer months is not going to work for the colder months. You need to be sure that

Wake up During Your Long Winter Nap

by Joan Jacobsen December 28th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Are we intelligent because we exercise, or do we exercise because we are intelligent? I suppose it’s like the age-old query what came first, the chicken or the egg? Discovering what the answer is would be a feat in itself, so therefore we should just keep an open mind

Running in a Winter Wonderland

by Mackenzie M. December 27th, 2011| Running
As an avid runner, I find the frigid winter winds and brisk air anything but motivators for going on a long run, if any run at all. In Louisiana, it rarely dips below 50 degrees, but I currently find myself in the frigid North, where running in winter can

Spinning – Learning to Love the Gym

by Jessica B. December 22nd, 2011| Cardio
I admit, as much as I love running and getting a good workout, I've always struggled with going to the gym. When the ice and snow arrive, I usually try to head inside and use the gym to maintain my stamina, but I struggle with the boredom and repetitive

On the Right Track

by Chang Song February 17th, 2011| Cardio
There are plenty of cardio exercises out there that you can do to burn calories and lose weight. However, when the weather outside becomes frightful, there are few exercises that help people shed off pounds as effectively and as fun as cross country skiing.

During winter, people feel very sluggish

Snow Fitness

by MPK February 10th, 2011| Cardio
Many part of the US have receive phenomenal amounts of snow.  Making the roads narrow and slippery, running ,or even walking, outdoors may be dangerous.  If you want to partake in outdoor exercise, what are your options?  Sure, you can go skiing, but that means spending money on a

Dress for Success

by Bea December 28th, 2010| Running
Athletic success, of course.

Getting ready to go for a run outside or to do some other sort of exercising outside is a very important task. Now I know that I do not really have to tell you all this, but what you wear really depends on what you are

Eat, Exercise, and Be Merry

by Chang Song December 14th, 2010| Eating Tips
During the winter holiday season, it is important to relax and be happy because no one wants to be on Santa’s naughty list just right before Christmas. Often times, people find themselves more stressed out than they should be. One of the concerns during holiday season is that the

Exercising When You Have a Cold

by Bea December 2nd, 2010| Nutrition
Exercising when you have a cold. Should you do it? I have had this internal dilemma for the past week or so. Sometimes I use it as an excuse and say to myself  "No, you should not run, you may waste needed energy or prevent your immune system from

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