Making Health and Fitness Resolutions for the New Year
The first of every new year, many of us vow to suppress our vices and embark on a healthier and more productive lifestyle. Within a week or two, most of us shelve the newly...
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Giving Up During the Holidays
I recently received a friend’s annual holiday letter, which had a synopsis of her family’s happenings for the year. One of her announcements was that her exercise and diet program had fallen by the...
Dealing with Energy Drop-Outs
It’s 3 p.m. and it’s happening again. You feel drowsy, irritable, like you need a quick pick-me-up. You take a look at that jar of M&Ms sitting on your desk. That will take care...
My Favorite Snacks and Energy-Boosters
Are you looking for something tasty and healthy to snack on today? Below are some of my favorites… 1) Red grapes with cinnamon (Miraval Fitness Supervisor Pam Trudeau shared this one with me)- Wash...
Redefine the Typical American Weekend
Far too often, excessive weekend hours are spend reclining or seated in front of the TV or computer. We plop down in front of the TV on Friday night to watch a Blueray movie...
Rest to Optimize Performance
Before competing in the U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Long Course Championship in Puerto Rico, I tapered or greatly reduced my training for two full weeks. The first week, I reduced my yardage by about...
Caribbean Vacation of Masters Swimming and Fun
I’ll be flying to Puerto Rico for the U.S. Masters Swimming Long Course Nationals this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited about embarking on another vacation of fitness and fun. When I’m not...
Stretch Cord Swimming
I recently started doing some water training in my home pool. Its so nice to get up, throw on a suit (or not) and walk out the door. Because my home pool isn’t as...
Exercise Under Stress
When stress strikes, its tempting to back down from your normal training routine. After all, you’ve got the best of excuses to dump the workout for a nap or a strong drink. Or so...
Keeping Vacations Active
While vacationing in Ohio, it seemed perfect to stop what I was doing (drinking tea) and write about staying active while traveling. Its almost 9 a.m. here and I am happy to say I...