Lace up the running shoes and hit these Durham trails for some off-road exercise and exploration! If you’re like me, you can only handle running on a treadmill for so long. The monotony of the whole thing makes me want to go crazy! I prefer running outside to running in a fitness center or gym, but even that can get a bit boring at times. The best... [Read more...]
Stay Active in May: National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Make plans to participate in National Physical Fitness & Sports Month. There are many things you can do to live a healthier and more active life. For starters, you can take fun exercise classes like Zumba. If you participate in a Zumba class, you won't even feel like you're exercising. Did you take my advice and sign up for a Bikram yoga class? Great!... [Read more...]
Do you want glowing skin? Would you like to improve the tone of your muscles? If so, you should definitely try Bikram yoga! This therapeutic form of yoga is designed for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. Bikram yoga features 26 Hatha yoga postures and 2 breathing exercises. Oh, I forgot to mention that this all takes place in a heated room!... [Read more...]
Facts and Myths About The Common Cold
There are many myths when it comes to the common cold, but one thing is for sure: Americans spend around $5 billion on over-the-counter remedies a year. Most people think when the weather gets colder that's when they are more susceptible to getting a cold, but that's not the case. Although, colds are usually obtained during the winter month, experts believe... [Read more...]
Warm weather is here to stay! Now is the perfect time to get outside and get active! If you’re looking for a good excuse to take in the sunshine AND get some exercise, check out Active.com! It’s a great resource for finding upcoming races and tournaments around Durham. photo credit: esbjorn2 Read More →
Do you ever order those frozen coffee specialty drinks? They're delicious, but some are super bad for you! I'm shocked each time I overhear someone order a low fat/sugar free/high fiber muffin and then order a sugar-filled extra whipped cream coffee specialty drink! What is the point?!? I found an article on the Yahoo Health site about the ‘Unhealthiest... [Read more...]
Image via Wikipedia Who doesn’t like to eat out on occasion? Either on a date or going out with friends, its fun to relax and enjoy a nice meal. (Plus who knows when you’ll have money to go out again?) The problem with constantly eating out is the calorie content in the food. You can easily eat a day’s worth of calories without trying. Luckily, there... [Read more...]
Is it me or is it somewhat funny what people attempt to pass off as health food. For example, fast food establishments that claim to have a"diet" friendly menu. Are you going to honestly convince yourself that you can find something healthy at McDonalds??? Besides the obvious, there are plenty of foods out there than appear healthy and actually are not. Many... [Read more...]
With spring break about a month away it is time to think about getting back into bikini shape! It’s always hard to trim down that extra padding around your middle. Here are a few tricks to slim you waist more effectively. Avoid beer, people who drink beer have a higher waist to hip ratio. Up the intensity of your cardio when you work out, exercising... [Read more...]
A few months ago I had a temp job where I had to sit down all day at a computer. This was much different than my previous jobs that had me out on sales calls or running back and forth to the management office. However, at this temp job there was a very accessible candy dish and several other temps eating the yummy goodness in front of me. Chocolate (my vice),... [Read more...]
