Fitness

Most of us are squeezing fitness into our lives among countless meetings, family obligations, deadlines, and some occasional sleep. Upon arrival at the Center, we’re anxious to get to the heart of our workouts. Warm-ups and cool-downs may seem like time-wasters. Perhaps you’re guilty of rushing through, or skipping them all together. Reconsider this approach. Improperly tossing exercise into a hectic-paced day detracts from fitness goals, and could even lead to injury …

Ahhh, fresh spring air. Sounds delightful. However, to some, the first sniff of spring signals the start of sneeze-and-wheeze season. Allergy-induced asthma is the most common type in the United States. With everything in bloom, asthma suffers must take precautions. And, those with seasonal allergies are anxious for invigorating ways to clear their heads. Here are tips for an exercise program that won’t leave you breathless …

Warmer temperatures hint at summer’s imminent arrival. With each season, time seems to go quicker than a sprinter in training. Just today, I found myself behind my preschooler who was riding her first big kid’s bike, thinking “How did this happen?” What next—no training wheels? It’s time to get down to business. Free yourself from fitness crutches, those excuses holding you back from full potential. Take your exercise routine to the next level with these fast fitness tips. Your swim suit is waiting …

At many fitness facilities, the buff get buffer and the standard goal is improved appearance. Sure, the Center has our share of six-pack abs walking around. But, alongside these buns-of-steel, the rest of the world exercises—the injured athlete, the postpartum new mom, the accident victim rehabbing. We are getting results, as varied as they might be …

Music has been inspiring throughout human history. A favorite song certainly can get you moving. How and why this audio magic works remains a mystery. It does, indeed, and now it’s easier than ever to enjoy it on-the-go. Here are some tips to help the tech-challenged get the most from a portable listening device …