It's almost the weekend, and a little game of Bball might be just what you need to get your fitness and fun on at the same time. No worries if you don't have enough people to play full court. Turns out playing 2-on-2 hoops challenges your body more than playing bigger games. According to a recent study in the Journal of Sports Sciences, athletes who paired off for 2-on-2 … [Read more...] about Dribble, Pass and Shoot!
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“Not Milk?
There is no question that building and maintaining strong muscles and bones is a really important to optimal wellness. Personally, I never give much thought to my bone health, as I am a strong believer that strength training is the single most important thing we can do to either maintain or increase bone density. Just as people are concerned about getting enough protein on a … [Read more...] about “Not Milk?
Everything Changes
Cleaning out my closet recently, I tried on some old jeans that were from my premenopausal days. While they fit most everywhere, they clearly would not zip up! How frustrating! Though weight gain and menopause do NOT have to go hand in hand, for me there was another factor. Back in my 30s and young 40s I never thought twice about taking a little ephedra (Diet Fuel) to help … [Read more...] about Everything Changes
Where to Find Your Get Up and Go–and Keep it Going
What? It's still/only Monday and you are exhausted already?? Think twice before you hit those energy drinks. While you feel they might be working for you, there is little evidence that they have any unique performance enhancing powers beyond making you high on potentially harmful amounts of caffeine. Instead, consider eating your way to more energy. The best place to … [Read more...] about Where to Find Your Get Up and Go–and Keep it Going
Every Picture Tells a Story
This picture is for all the guys out there that thing yoga is for whimps. You couldn't be more wrong. NFL players, MMA fighters, and all kinds of "manly men," are wearing the benefits of yoga inside and out. From increased flexibility, stress reduction, weight loss and increased sexual performance (gotcha on that last one, eh?) men all over the world are benefiting from … [Read more...] about Every Picture Tells a Story