Exercise Benefits for Cancer Patients
by David Haas Physical activity is not only recommended for the healthy, but also for most people fighting diseases such as cancer. When dealing with common cancers such as breast cancer or the more...
Author: Susan Dawson-Cook
You and Success
Success is giving 100 percent today and seeing yourself as having what it takes to accomplish something amazing right here and now instead of putting forth a mediocre effort today while you wait for...
Don’t Forget the Body Maintenance
Just like your car, when you driving your body hard, it needs some maintenance and tune-ups. Many athletes and fitness buffs are very diligent about making sure they swim, bike or run a certain...
Fitness isn’t Just for Youngsters
Sadly, people often talk about being fit as if it’s only for kids. I hear things like “I used to do lots of cycling when I was younger, but…” or “now that I’ve got...
If You Can Guess…
If you are the first one to correctly guess what I just ate (hint: it was delicious), I will send you a free copy of my DVD, Personal Best Stretch: Move Better Than Ever!...
November 14
Since exercise, particularly swimming, transformed me from sickly and unhappy to vibrant, healthy and passionate, I feel compelled to share this amazing gift with others.
Best Workout Days
Some of my best workouts happen on days I almost talked myself out of exercise. Today was one of them. It might frighten you to hear the kind of mental chatter that rattles around...
November 3
Failure followed by another try and another one or 10 after that is my idea of winning.
November 1
To me, exercise is not a punishment or a tool to lose weight or get faster. It is a gift I give my body to nourish it and say, “Thank you.” The elation, good...
The Feeling of Fit
I was swimming a series of 6 200 freestyles in my Masters workout this morning and relishing the experience of feeling fit. I wasn’t out of breath, my legs didn’t feel heavy, I didn’t...