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VIDEO: Warmup with these great stretches for walkers

April 20, 2022 By Michelle Rogers

Power walking helped me lose a lot of weight and got me started with exercise. But in my early days of walking, I wasn’t yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery techniques afterwards. If Continue Reading

How Eddie went from 333 pounds to marathon runner

November 10, 2021 By Michelle Rogers

Losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! It’s incredibly inspirational to meet someone who also struggled with that but then succeeded. What finally worked for them? In my “How they did it” series, I interview people who overcame challenges and found a healthy lifestyle in midlife. It’s never too late to become your best self! Meet Eddie Continue Reading

A fun circuit workout you can do in your backyard or outdoor space

May 24, 2020 By Michelle Rogers

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

How to exercise at home with limited space and budget

March 27, 2020 By Michelle Rogers

Most of us are stuck at home right now, due to the coronavirus guidelines. Is it really possible to get in shape at home without a gym, special equipment or spending a lot of money? Absolutely! See my expert tips on the Blue Cross NC blog to help you get started. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading

10 healthy ways to have fun in North Carolina on a budget

June 7, 2019 By Michelle Rogers

Looking for some free and low-cost ways your family can get a healthy dose of fun this summer while staying close to home? You’re in the perfect place – North Carolina! We are fortunate to have so many recreational opportunities and resources in our backyard. In this article I wrote for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, see a sampling of places across the state to give you ideas Continue Reading

REVIEW: AfterShokz Bone Conduction Headphones for safer running, walking and cycling

May 16, 2019 By Michelle Rogers

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

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