Whether you work at a desk all day or have mobility challenges (or both), chair-based exercises can help you tone your muscles and relieve stiffness. Plus chair exercises can be done almost anywhere. In this story on the Blue Cross NC blog, I show you a quick exercise plan to get you started. Read story here Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Discover the joy of bike riding for exercise and fun
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
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
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
3 healthy, easy and delicious classic soup recipes
Soup is one of my favorite make-ahead meals. Here are some of the reasons why: A big pot of soup provides days of family meals at the ready. Soup works for either lunch or dinner. It's great on its own, or you can pair it with a salad or grilled sandwich. These soup recipes are super nutritious. Homemade soup is free of artificial ingredients, additives, and high sodium that are Continue Reading