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
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
10 healthy ways to have fun in North Carolina on a budget
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
Expert tips for getting started with a walking program
Spring is the perfect time to go for a walk. After the long winter, naturally we are drawn to the outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, fresh air and beautiful scenery. There are so many great reasons to walk. Walking helps prevent or improve type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. It makes your bones, muscles and joints stronger. It’s great for our brain health too — Continue Reading
Favorite places for a beautiful walk in Orange County, North Carolina
Being out in nature is great for your health, both physically and mentally. Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in the Hillsborough and Chapel Hill area to enjoy a scenic walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area – This scenic trail goes through the woods, along the peaceful Eno River, and up to the overlook where you’ll Continue Reading