If you are one of the many people that suffer with knee pain, and using that as an excuse to NOT exercise, you are probably just making a bad situation, worse. Since lack of exercise weakens muscles which leave joints without ample support, we must all exercise, even if our knees cry a little bit. Low-impact activities that build stamina and strength like walking, swimming, … [Read more...] about The Bees Knees
Fitness
Where do You get YOUR High?
Those that participate in any type of endurance aerobic exercise, can attest to the positive effects on their moods. "Exercise high," or "runners high," has long been recognized as a by product of the hard work. Not only do we feel happier, but also less pain (analgesia) and have always associated this with the release of endorphins. Studies done on humans and animals as … [Read more...] about Where do You get YOUR High?
Tamarac Fitness Center CLOSED Today, Monday August 27
In light of the amount of rain that fell yesterday and last night, and what might still fall today, along with the gusting winds, tropical storm watches and tornado warnings, Tamarac Fitness Center will be closed today, August 27. While I was going to teach mine and Ellen's classes this morning, keeping me in one place for the whole morning, it didn't make any sense to me to … [Read more...] about Tamarac Fitness Center CLOSED Today, Monday August 27
All Dressed Up
Tonight our big boys of Miami get all dressed up and go out for a dress rehearsal. Around our house, it's Publix, yard work and dinner at kickoff. Now that we have named our starting quarterback, let's see what our boy Ryan Tannehill can do. Yesterday, I found myself engaged in several conversations about nutrition and how what we eat effects us, and this morning I find … [Read more...] about All Dressed Up
Where do YOU get YOUR Motivation?
Sometimes at the end of a work day, it's really easy to lose motivation for a workout. While you may bring your workout clothes to work and plan to hit the treadmill running or participate in your favorite class, but as the day goes on, home starts calling you and with each passing hour, your couch starts to look better and better. First, remember what your long term goals … [Read more...] about Where do YOU get YOUR Motivation?