Fitness

Embracing My Breaking Point

In a recent interview I was asked, “Was there a certain event or breaking point that made you realize it was time for a change?” I quickly replied by providing a couple of my well-rehearsed responses; “Well” I said, “I … Continue reading

My Mt. Whitney Climb

I survived Mt. Whitney. I say this only half in jest, because there were some challenges that could have been deadly in the worst case scenario. For an amateur hiker, altitude, weather, conditioning, trail conditions, and bears, all pose magnified … Continue reading

Successful Weight Loss with Weight Watchers

Don’t miss the guest blog I’ve posted at the ChewOnThat Blog. It’s an introductory overview on what it is exactly that makes Weight Watchers one of the most proven and successful approaches to weight loss.

Are You Training Too Hard?

Rigorous workouts break down body tissues and cause cellular damage. If this cumulates from ongoing bouts of training, it could lead to overreaching (light form of overtraining) and eventually to overtraining syndrome which is the most severe form of overtraining. … Continue reading

My Mt. Whitney Climb is Finally Here!

The big day is nearly here. Tomorrow I will be heading to the Sierra Nevada mountain range and my long-awaited hike of Mt. Whitney. I’ve been training for this moment for about six months. But my routine was nothing like … Continue reading

Yoga Beginner’s Top 5 To Know

Our very own Heather Ashare, a certified Yoga instructor, has written a Guest Post at SmarterFitter.com’s blog. She shares the five things you should definitely make note of before beginning a yoga class. It’s definitely worth the read. So if … Continue reading

Top 10 Cardio Exercises

Top 10 Cardio Exercises That Burn The Most Calories In 30 Minutes: 1.) Running Running is the best cardio workout and burns serious calories. Depending on the intensity, you can burn around 500 calories in 30 minutes. 2.) Stairs Stairs … Continue reading