Uh-oh! Like it or not, the final days of Summer are driftin’ away. If you’re looking to take a vacation from your usual workouts, take advantage of the season and carve out some time with your favorite cutie or health-minded pal for a calorie-burning... 

The dog days of Summer are quickly coming to a close. Before the lingering warm days are gone, I dare you to take advantage of them by washing your car and giving your body a good workout. Last weekend, I busted out a bucket, sponges, a hose, and my... 

This week’s announcement of new iPods piqued my interest not only as a lover of shiny, new toys, but also as a runner. The two smallest versions, the new iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano, are even more perfect for running (and other exercises). Here’s... 

“Vacations are not meant for fitness.” This quote is from a dear friend of mine; the two of us are driving down the coast for Labor Day. While it’s true that I usually don’t plan my vacations around fitness , I like being active... 

The OnSugar blog Outside Eye shares reasons why September is an incredibly healthy month. Just in case you were curious, apparently September is: Food Allergy Awareness Month National Yoga Awareness Month (In case there’s anyone out there who isn’t... 

If you’ve always wanted to achieve Standing Bow pose with grace, now is the time. September is National Yoga Month , and to celebrate, over 1,000 yoga studios nationwide are offering one week of free yoga through October. The hope is to inspire... 

It’s no secret that I’m nuts for nuts. From peanuts and almonds to cashews and walnuts, I’m a fan. A perfect snack for folks on the go, they satiate a hungry tummy while providing a healthy dose of fat and protein. Once upon a time,... 

Venus Williams easily defeated her first opponent of this year’s US Open. Having been sidelined over the last couple of months, many fans were checking out both her form and her face – for indications of pain. The New York Times reported... 

I once had a trainer who couldn’t help himself from chanting, “An idle minute is a minute wasted.” Given, his job is to keep bodies in motion and lifting weights, but he’s got a point. When I’m at home sitting on the couch,... 

To many people, working out is a religious experience. Instead of heading to a steeple or temple, the gym is their sacred place. And sometimes, the two become intertwined. Yoga, for instance, can be part of a spiritual ritual as well as a physical workout....