Need some motivation to achieve your 2020 fitness goals? Looking for something new to spice up your current routine? Perhaps you might like to try one or more of today’s top fitness trends. Each year, the American College of Sports Medicine compiles a list of the top worldwide fitness trends, based on a survey of over 3,000 fitness professionals. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I Continue Reading
Review: DEXA Scan for body fat, muscle and bone testing
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary DEXA scan in exchange for my honest review. As a fitness professional who works with clients who want to lose weight and increase strength, I often emphasize the importance of body composition rather than relying solely on the scale as a means of measuring progress. The scale just doesn't tell you the whole story. For that reason, we always take Continue Reading
REVIEW: AfterShokz Bone Conduction Headphones for safer running, walking and cycling
Disclosure: I received this product to review. This post contains affiliate links. Every now and then, I come across a truly outstanding product -- something that is such a favorite that I use it on practically a daily basis. AfterShokz Wireless Boneless Conduction Headphones is definitely that. These headphones are something I had been wanting for quite some time, so I was SOOO excited to Continue Reading
2017 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a great gift for a family member, a friend or for yourself? Whether they are into tech, beauty, cooking, or fitness - I'm here to help! Here are some highly-rated, awesome gift ideas I've hand-selected for this year's Guide. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every year. See descriptions of these items, below. Sports Sunglasses with Continue Reading
Photo tour: A hike at beautiful Stone Mountain State Park, NC
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. On Labor Day, I had the pleasure of spending a gorgeous afternoon doing two favorite things: Spending time with both of my kids, and visiting one of North Carolina's lovely mountain parks. My daughter and son are in their 20s, with their own full lives and careers, so I treasure any time it works out that we can all get together and Continue Reading
Awesome walking and running accessories to get you up and moving!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission from Amazon if you click a link and purchase something that I recommended. While clicking these links doesn't affect the price you pay for the item and won't cost you any extra money, it will help me keep this site up and running. Thank you for your support! I'm a huge fan of walking -- it's how I lost Continue Reading