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
How a Gym Membership Changed Me by Stephanie Nickel As I write this, I can claim only three visits to the gym since I (re)joined. And yet … the changes are already taking place. Here are nine of them: 1. … Continue reading
3 Steps to Developing a Fitness Game Plan by Stephanie Nickel It’s simpler than you may think to develop a fitness game plan of your own. In fact, it’s as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Choose the healthy habits you would … Continue reading
Work Large Muscles First—Part 1 by Stephanie Nickel In general, it’s best to work your muscles from large to small groups. And before doing so, it’s good to warm up your cardiovascular system with at least a little cardio (walking … Continue reading
A New Kind of Warm-Up by Stephanie Nickel Kudos to Kimberley and all the other winter sports-loving individuals! While I do love to take a walk after a snowfall, my camera in hand, mostly I’m snuggled under a blanket inside … Continue reading