Here’s an article that was featured in, both, Christine’s Los Angeles Examiner column and in Made Woman Magazine. This early season heat wave made me think about all of you west-coasters out here and running and playing in this heat.…
Yes, we observing bike month, this month. We encourage bicycle commuting as a means of alternate transportation. It promotes physical activity and greener living. When considering bicycle commuting or sport cycling, there are a few details with regard to traffic…
What is BMI? It is a commonly used acronym for body mass index to determine whether or not a person is obese. It is a ratio of one’s weight to height to determine whether or not that person is the…
March is Women’s History Month. Historically women’s health and fitness was regarded in different ways: not regarded at all, taboo, unattainable, and unimportant. In our country, women were not always appreciated for their physical capabilities to tend to house, fields,…
Swimsuit season is nearing. The anticipation of donning summertime bikinis incite feelings of anxiety and urgency in some people to make better use of their workout clothes. However, for many us this time coincides with allergy season. Rather than dismiss…
Here’s an article by Amy Powell that Christine contributed to. You will be able to view the full article and related content on UglyFinish.com. It seems I need to be constantly reminded how important strength training exercisesare to runners. And…
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last decade, you have heard news that regular physical activity prevents most physical ailments. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that exercise is good for your bones, too. However,…
Regardless of fitness level, everybody needs help as they embark upon their next level, in order to prevent injury, promote enthusiasm, and ensure continued fitness gains. Seeking the guidance of a qualified professional health and fitness coach is advised, whenever…
When running training, most people emphasize speed and endurance. Training for injury resistance is something that we feel is even more important. By emphasizing injury resistance training, speed and endurance fall in line. Here is an article that came out…
After working and running around all day, you’re finally home…and STARVING! Wait, it’s way after 7 pm. You had heard that eating after 7 pm will make you pack on pounds. The last thing you want are extra inches around…