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How and Why Do Injuries Happen?
Injuries happen when you overload a tissue or joint beyond its capacity to handle force. When that happens, your body will let you know. And

Sid’s Story: Avoiding Surgery with Physical Therapy & Personal Training
Dealing with an injury can be frustrating. Trying to work out while you’re injured can be even more frustrating. At Fitness on the Run –

Stress Part 4: Stress relief with accessible, achievable tips to prevent and rehabilitate from any injury
There are only two ways to live your life. One as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.

Is stress sabotaging your… workouts, weight loss, health and life? Part 3
We’ve learned about the impact of stress on your workouts, weight loss, and health (Stess Part 1 and Stress Part 2). I hope I’ve peaked

Is your stress is sabotaging your health, weight loss and injury programs and life – Part 2
You may be wondering: how can your busy lifestyle lead to weight gain and injury. You may be saying, ‘I’m active, I exercise, and I

Is Stress Sabotaging your weight loss, workouts and health? Part 1
In this series about stress and its effects on your health, I’ll explain how and why the results of a frenetic pace can be down-right

Creating the Habit, Part 4: Find a Studio That Feels Right
If sticking with an exercise remains an elusive goal, maybe the problem isn’t you after all, but it’s the studio you’re going to and/or who you’re seeking help from

Creating the Habit, Part 3: How Do You Do It?
I’ve spoken to you about how health and fitness can be measured relative to lifespan, the importance of exercise, and the benefits of making it a regular part of

Creating the Habit, Part 2: Making the Time
In my last article I explained the importance of exercise post 30 and the innovative ways the medical industry is measuring life span. We explored

Creating the Habit, part 1: What’s Your Fitness Age? (and Why It Matters More than You Think)
Most of you already know 70 percent of New Year’s resolutions do not last past January. So instead of the typical fitness blogger talking about resolutions, I’m

The 3 Best Ab Exercises You Should Do Everyday [for Moderate Fitness Fans]
Even those who have taken a break from fitness or have never really engaged in a fitness program can have awesome abs. Walk Correctly Its

3 Exercises to Help You Feel Younger
Let’s cut to the chase. We’ve learned how to get rid of “Bingo” arms. We know how to drop 10 pounds. And, we even know

Tricks to Help Get Rid of Bingo Arms
How can you get rid of those bingo arms and “waving flags” arms? I mean the arms so many women cover out of shame even

Four Exercises to Help You Enjoy (Your Body) During Retirement
Alexandria retirees make up more than 11% of the total population in the Alexandria. Being part of the baby boom generation, you are part of the engine that

Drop the Kids Off at School and Drop a Few Excess Pounds
The morning rush. We are all too familiar with kids waking up late, the last minute request for a permission slip, a resistant kid and the feeling of utter euphoria