In August my husband and I ventured to the southwest part of our state, North Carolina, for a much-needed few days in the mountains. While I have been to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Asheville and Boone areas, I had never been south of Asheville. And visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been on my destination bucket list for several years. To stay the least, this visit didn't Continue Reading
No time to work out? Try these easy ways to fit movement into your day
Did you know that any movement you do during your day makes a difference in your health? A few minutes here and there adds up. Studies show that even small amounts of exercise benefit you physically and mentally. See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog for some simple, doable ways you can fit in small bits of exercise throughout your day! Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Interviewed in The Washington Post
I was honored and so excited to be interviewed by writer Pam Moore for a story in The Washington Post, "Why quarantine led some people to better fitness habits, and how they can maintain them." Along with three other experts, I gave strategies to help you maintain your fitness habits during the quarantine and after your schedule returns to normal. The story is linked above on the newspaper's Continue Reading
100 screen-free ways to keep kids active this summer
For many kids, summer can mean a lot of time in front of a phone, tablet or TV. And with sports and summer camps on hold because of the coronavirus, our kids may be feeling especially stir crazy. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, you’ll find a printable list of ideas to combat boredom and encourage physical activity. Help your kids or grandkids be healthy and happy this summer with these fun Continue Reading
Instantly feel better with these work-from-home stretches
With the coronavirus crisis, working from home is suddenly the new normal for millions of people around the world. For many, that means long hours in a less-than-ideal chair and desk. Your home office might be the kitchen table or living room sofa. And your back, neck, hips and legs may be feeling the discomfort of it. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I demonstrate nine simple but Continue Reading
A fun circuit workout you can do in your backyard or outdoor space
If your home workout is starting to feel like a grind, maybe it’s time to shake things up and try something different. Taking your workout outside is a breath of fresh air, in every sense! Get energized with this simple, no-equipment circuit workout you can do in your backyard, outside your apartment or condo building, or in any outdoor space. All of these exercises are beginner-friendly, and Continue Reading