Fitness

Has your heart ever skipped a beat when a little daredevil fearlessly leaped into a swimming pool? Perhaps you’re sitting at the ocean’s edge when you realize your teen has ventured too far in the surf. Or, maybe you share similar worries but for yourself, a lifelong doggy-paddler at best. Relieve these anxieties with some basic swimming smarts …

Members are gaining big time motivation in the Fitness & Wellness Biggest Center Loser competition. With exciting incentives to go beyond their tried-and-true fitness routines, participants are reminded of the Center’s holistic approach to wellness. Discover their inspiration and share in it …

Research assures us that exercise is an excellent method for lowering cholesterol. Member success continues to further prove this fact. A good workout can charge a sluggish body-- noticeably by increasing energy and behind-the-scenes by improving blood fat levels and cardio functioning. Learn how and which exercises build the best beating heart …

With warmer temperatures and sunny days, runners are quick to hit the road. Perhaps you are one of this dedicated group, or wish to be. They’re an admirable bunch, whether slim and fast or trotting along like a horse resisting inevitable days in the pasture. Cars whizz by them with passengers straining behind seatbelts, visions of their sneakers and sweats racing through their heads. Seize the moment (and a stop watch). Now is the time to become a runner …

It’s common knowledge that drinking water prior to a workout is essential. The same is not necessarily true of consuming food. Although you shouldn’t head to the Center with a growling stomach, pre-workout snacking is not required. Scoop up these tips on when and what to eat for your best workout and overall health …