I am so excited to announce two new exercise classes that I am launching in Durham, N.C.! This program is a collaboration between myself and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to benefit the community. There are two classes being offered: Arthritis Relief Exercise; and Cardio Dance & Strength. While these classes are targeted to Boomers and Seniors, adults of any age or physical ability are Continue Reading
Community comes together to support the fight against cancer
On Friday, June 2, I was proud to join hundreds of other community members in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Orange County, at the Ruritan Club in Efland, N.C. This was my first time participating in a Relay For Life, though it's something I'd been wanting to do for a while. I'm all about efforts that incorporate walking and a good cause -- especially one that has affected my Continue Reading
How to exercise safely in the summer heat
One of the best parts of summer is the opportunity to be active outdoors -- whether it's running, cycling or hiking. It's also the time when football teams and other fall sports start having workouts and practices. And unfortunately, every year it seems we hear tragic news reported of someone losing their life on the field due to heat stroke, or a runner collapsing at a race. Exercising in the Continue Reading
VIDEO: Improve your balance with this 4-minute exercise routine
According to The National Institutes of Health, falls are the number one cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence and injury-related deaths in older adults. But falls are not an inevitable part of life, even as a person gets older. Prevention is key, and increasing lower body strength with exercise is an important part of that. But did you know that balance Continue Reading
3 fun, exotic dance fitness classes to try
If you're looking for a fun way to keep fit, consider trying some dance classes! I did just that, when I made a resolution to try three different types of dance classes one year. Here are the ones I took, and what they were like. 1. Pole dance fitness I took several sessions at a small fitness studio in Durham, and enjoyed the dance and music part of it. Pole dancing looks exotic and fun, and Continue Reading
25 reasons to get up and walk
Last week, I was invited to give a presentation to the ladies' group at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Durham, N.C. One of the things I spoke about was the benefits of walking as exercise. I'm a big advocate of walking -- it's what launched my healthy living transformation, helped me lose 60 pounds, and brought me to where I am today! In this first in a series of posts I'll be doing on walking Continue Reading
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