There are countless of reasons why exercise is so awesome. Already on the bandwagon? Great! Need some excuses to exercise? Consider the following: (more…)

You’ve decided to get fit and start exercising. Congratulations! First, you’ll probably hit the mall and purchase gobs of fun workout gear. Next, you might consider joining a gym or purchasing exercise equipment. Then, the real work starts. Time to actually start exercising. Don’t freak out. You can do this. Here’s what you need to know to make exercise a habit. (more…)

“Supposing you have tried and failed again and again. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call “failure” is not the falling down, but the staying down.” – Mary Pickford (more…)

We live in a detail-oriented world. Between our calendars, accounting ledgers and diaries, we try our best to keep track of everything going on in our hectic lives. For those who make health a priority, keeping a journal of exercise and weight-loss details is a great way to keep track of fitness goals. (more…)

Tis the season to eat, drink and watch your fitness level decrease. The holidays are notoriously brutal on our diet and fitness goals. From office parties to post-office countertops, high calorie foods are everywhere this time of year. Factor in all the seasonal stressors, and you’re playing with fire. (more…)

You step on the scale and the number repels you. The epiphany strikes. “Enough is enough,” you declare. You march into your local fitness center and sign up for a membership. Perhaps a pal in the same boat joins with you. After all, if you have a workout partner, your chances of sticking with the program drastically increase. For the first few sessions, you’re unstoppable. A week later, one of you can’t make it. “No problem,” you insist. By the end of the month, you haven’t swiped your membership card in more days than you’re comfortable admitting. By the next month, your gym bag is dusty and you’re five pounds heavier. (more…)

Obesity rates in the United States have reached staggering highs, especially for children. Even more concerning: many school districts across the nation are doing away with gym classes. We’re a sedentary society, struggling against our ever-expanding waistlines. We need help, and we need it fast. What better way to get off our keisters and start sweating than… playing video games? Whaaaaat? (more…)

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Thumbs-up: way to go! Thumbs-down: why? (more…)

Caring for a new baby is a constant job. Who has time for fitness? Exercise typically takes a back seat to feeding, diaper changing, bathing…the list goes it. The fact is, it’s crucially important to maintain fitness while juggling motherhood duties. (more…)

Baby exercise classes are popping up at fitness centers all over the country. Is it a fad, or do babies really need exercise? (more…)