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.... 

My interview with Venus Williams was a blast; besides fitness, we talked about fashion, football, and also food. When I asked Venus what her favorite snack is, she first replied that she didn’t know because she is “one of those people that... 

“Yoga can seem intimidating, or unexciting to some, but these days there is a yoga style for everyone. Frankly, you can bring a yogic mentality to any activity. You can bring attention, awareness and intention to running or indoor cycling or hiking.... 

Truth be told, I’ve been out of school for a while now, but as Labor Day approaches, I get that back-to-school mind-set. I want a new pair of shoes , a fancy bag, and a fresh start – Summer is over and now it’s time to get back to business.... 

Plums are hands-down one of my favorite Summer fruits. Not only do they look beautiful and taste delicious, they’ve also been found to increase iron absorption thanks to their high vitamin C content. Unfortunately, each time I choose to indulge... 

I don’t shower at my gym. My routine goes a little like this: change into my gym clothes at home, head to the gym for a workout, and return home to shower. I don’t like having to carry a bag full of bath products around, and using a public... 

Weekend is definitely the time when I let loose a little and stray from my healthy ways. I always look forward to a huge brunch on Sunday morning, with my favorite treat being a warm Belgian waffle topped with fruit and homemade whipped cream. What about... 

I’m asking for your help; Summer is ending soon and I need vacation suggestions. I’m debating going glamping , but I kind of want to try a fitness retreat, which is something I’ve never done before. And even though I can turn any vacation... 

At my yoga studio, classes are pretty reasonably priced. Since I teach, I’m given one free class per week, and I pay $13 for every other class I want to go to (a 10-class card costs $130). It’s not exactly cheap, but I just visited a friend,... 

Even though I’m OK working out without music , I prefer not to. Fun Summer jams get me motivated, and music helps me relax too. But sometimes dealing with an iPod can be annoying. Wires get in the way , and iPod cases can get really smelly and...