BeatStep a Great Tool for Fitness Instructors
Ever since I’ve starting playing music in classes from my iPhone or iPad, I’ve been frustrated over being stuck with the original beats-per-minute. For years, I would pitch CDs up or down to get...
Author: Susan Dawson-Cook
True Confessions: Why I Ate in Front of The TV…Again
Usually, I write articles about how to move more, eat healthier and live a better life. But not tonight. Tonight’s feature delves into my deepest darkest secret. Oh, yes, I bet you can’t wait...
Greek Swimming Vacation
The water’s where I go to regain balance when I’m stressed, to escape when life hurts. That’s why most days of the week even when the water’s cold, the deck is slick with ice...
Aspartame on the Rampage
Foods sweetened with aspartame and sucralose seem to be an ideal solution for minimizing sugar and caloric intake. The sad truth is both are harmful chemicals that wreak havoc on your system. Even people...
Blame it on the Candy Bar
If you’re feeling irritable and exhausted, excessive sugar may be the culprit. Recording what you eat for a week or two can help you evaluate your diet so you can make better food choices...
What You’re Missing if You Only Exercise for Weight Loss
Many people embark on exercise programs with only one purpose in mind – weight loss. And when the pounds don’t melt off in a matter of weeks, they throw in the towel and say...
Positive Language Counts
I read a pull-out section in the Wall Street Journal the other day about retirement. I must confess I found it more than a little depressing. Most of the people surveyed didn’t spend any...
The Problem With Women’s Exercise Tops
Exercise tops don’t all fit alike. So put as much thought into how they feel on your upper back and shoulders as to how they look. Five years ago after I suffered a severe...
Live Healthy, Travel Fit – A Guest Post by Mike Manning
We all know the importance of fitness for personal health. Unfortunately, those who travel frequently often find it difficult to maintain healthy fitness habits. The rigors of the road can take their toll on...
Phoenix Masters Swimmer Goes Caffeine Free
“I’ve been caffeine free for many years,” said Tricia Schafer, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. “My boyfriend and I decided to drop it because it made us irritable. Seriously, we’d get up, be all peaceful, then...