I remember learning years ago that Vitamin C was good to fight colds. So I bought chewable tablets and starting popping them like candy. But then I learned that any excess vitamin C may cause nausea, diarrhea and stomach cramps, … Continue reading
Is There Such a Thing as Exercising Too Much? Recently I read a personal blog from a woman I admire. She wrote with transparency and honesty about her struggles especially over the last year. She shared that although she enjoyed … Continue reading
Making the Best of New Beginnings by Steph Beth Nickel Many people see September as a fresh start, a new beginning. Children go back to school (at least here in Canada) and fall programs move into full swing. In the … Continue reading
Can You Strength Train Without Equipment? I remember when I worked as a personal trainer and I had an elderly woman as a client. She was a retired teacher who lived alone in a small but comfortable home. She had never … Continue reading
Do Exercisers Need Extra Protein in Their Diet? I visited the local health food store to buy some groceries and happened to notice an entire wall full of high-protein powders, drinks, tablets, capsules and bars. It’s a booming business but … Continue reading
Can You Still Exercise After an Injury? Do you remember years ago the American gymnast who performed the vault in the 1996 Olympics despite having injured her ankle and she had to be carried to the podium by her coach? … Continue reading
Healthy Disciplines by Steph Beth Nickel I participate in A Round of Words in 80 Days four times a year. Although it is a challenge for writers, many of us share not only our writing goals but also other goals as … Continue reading
Is “No Gain Without Pain” True? With a last name like Payne it seemed only natural for me to become a personal trainer – No Gain without Payne, right? Well, I think we know that although the slogan is popular … Continue reading
Is Skipping Meals a Good Way to Lose Weight? I remember a few years back when my husband and I took a vacation. It was wonderful to get away and enjoy the new sites and beauty of the land. But … Continue reading
Should You Exercise When You’re Sick? Cold and flu season can wreak havoc on your fitness program. My girlfriend recently suffered from a bout of the flu. She was coughing, felt achy and tired, and had nausea. She desperately wanted … Continue reading