Want to take your walking workout to the next level? Try adding intervals -- alternating a fast pace with a moderate or slower pace. HIIT (pronounced “hit”) stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It’s a way to do an effective, challenging workout in less time than you would typically do a traditional session of steady-paced moderate or low intensity exercise. This helps increase your fitness Continue Reading
PHOTO TOUR: Exploring wild, wonderful West Virginia
In late August, my husband and I took a road trip to beautiful West Virginia for a long weekend. This is something that had been on my wish list for a while. Our daughter visited the New River Gorge area in Fayetteville, W.V. a few times and knew we would love it, so on her suggestion we decided to go. I was surprised to learn that it's not that far away - only about a 4-hour drive from our home 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
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
VIDEO: 10 Halloween exercises you can do with a small pumpkin
Here are 10 fun strength exercises you can do, using a small pumpkin as a weight. If you don't have a pumpkin, you can hold a dumbbell instead. Wishing you a happy and healthy Halloween and fall season! Continue Reading
Increase your energy and get fit with this 4-week walking plan
Feeling cooped up at home? Now is the perfect time to get outdoors and exercise while you enjoy the gorgeous Fall weather and scenery. To help you get started, I've created a four-week walking plan that will help you to get fit, increase your energy, boost your mood and prevent or improve other existing health issues. Get all the details on the Blue Cross NC blog! Read story Sponsored by Continue Reading