Fitness

Tips for Beach Bound Runners

Is running on the beach actually beneficial? Running on the beach has its pros and its cons. Let’s start with the negative first and then move to the positives. The majority of the beaches have a natural slope, thus making … Continue reading

The Benefits of Martial Arts For Kids

There are lots of activities that kids can be involved in. Soccer, swim team, ballet, gymnastics – my kids have done them all. Rarely have they been involved in a sport that I think holds life lasting benefits – until … Continue reading

10 Week Wedding Fitness Plan: Week 5

A new month is upon us and hopefully you are finding success with your fitness goals. Last week we covered combination exercises and I hope you found them to be beneficial to you. This week’s focus is on isometric exercises. … Continue reading

Metabolism Not Stoked By Exercise

One of my favorite fitness “facts” has just been foiled by a new study. Exercise has long been thought to have the secret weapon of stoking your metabolism 24 hours a day. Not so fast, say experts. Edward Melanson, an … Continue reading

The Benefits of Joyful Play

Too often we think about exercise as a “work” out and some sort of punishment. (I knew I shouldn’t have eaten that piece of wedding cake.) When you were a kid, you likely got plenty of exercise by playing with … Continue reading

Split Workout #2: Weight Training

The first split workout routine covered cardiovascular training and a chest, back, leg, and ab workout. Today’s focus is geared toward those who are struggling with the weights rather than the cardio. As soon as you get to the gym … Continue reading

Healthy Summer Kids Series

This week was Healthy Summer Kids week at DietsInReview.com. It’s the first of many new series focused on a specific health topic we’re featuring in the blog. We were thrilled to bring together a group of moms who are committed … Continue reading

Split Workout #1: Cardio

I strongly believe that there are two kinds of workout people, one kind focuses more on cardio while the other focuses on the weights. I have designed a simple split workout routine to help you get the results you have always wanted. Today’s … Continue reading