Ready to dust off that bike in the garage and go for a spin? It's a fun way to get some exercise and fresh air. In my new post on the Blue Cross NC blog, learn more about the benefits of cycling and how to get started. Plus, I share the unusual reason I started riding my bike again! Read on the Blue Cross NC Blog Also see: "Getting started with cycling? Here’s my must-have bicycle accessories Continue Reading
Getting started with cycling? Here’s my must-have bicycle accessories list
I'm a big believer in "use what you have" and starting simple. Having said that, when I took up bike riding for fun and exercise, I quickly realized that to have a more comfortable and safe ride there were several items I really needed. So I added gear and accessories, one thing at a time. Here is a list of the type of bike accessories I use. Some are critical and some are nice-to-haves, but Continue Reading
Join me for a 5-Day Walking Challenge to walk 10 minutes each day
I am very excited to be collaborating with Blue Cross NC to host a 5-Day Walking Challenge, virtually! The aim is to walk 10 minutes a day (or whatever you can do) for five days straight. We'll start this the day after Memorial Day, June 1-5. Walking is so great for us, physically and mentally. But most of us are busy and it isn't always on our minds to stop and go outside for a quick walking Continue Reading
PHOTO TOUR: Weekend getaway to Tybee Island and Savannah, Georgia
In late April my husband and I celebrated our anniversary with a long weekend getaway to Tybee Island, Georgia and nearby Savannah. That's about a six hour road trip from our home in central North Carolina. I'll also call it a "walking vacation," because we got in a ton of steps exploring this lovely area. This was my first trip to Tybee Island, and my second to Savannah. I was there previously Continue Reading
Exercise from home with online classes (plus two awesome free options!)
In this post, I break down the benefits of online workouts and give tips for getting the most out of your virtual exercise class. Plus, learn about two free classes that I teach virtually through Blue Cross NC's Raleigh Center, open to anyone! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Find out about ALL of my live online classes here! Continue Reading
Join me for a breakout session at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women online event
I'm excited to announce that I am leading one of the breakout sessions for the American Heart Association's Triangle Go Red for Women annual wellness event, which is being held ONLINE this year! It is FREE to register. The event is Friday, May 14, 2021, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. My breakout session is from 11:30-11:45 a.m. and is entitled "Get Moving - Incorporating Activity During Your Day." Continue Reading