Does Spot Training Actually Work?
Many of us have the idea, for example, that if we do more sit-ups it will get rid of the extra fat around our midsection. But does spot training really work? Like myself, I am sure many of you have heard a number of responses to this question and are confused. That is why I decided to ask an expert on the topic who could help answer the question and clear up some of the confusion.
Tribute to a Teammate
This is our first adventure race, and we are doing it together, for fun, and with no competitive intentions. We’re the only all-female team in the two-person open division. Our goals: Have fun and don’t finish DFL (dead effing last). But she is smoking me, and we are actually doing pretty well.
Sugar Fix
This time of year is always so challenging for me because of my sometimes out-of-control sweet tooth. I confess: I really like sugar.
Underrated Veggies for Active Women
Brussels sprouts would be a great addition to any active woman’s next meal. High in fiber, Brussels sprouts contain phytonutrients called glucosinolates that are thought to fight cancer. Plus, they pack a powerful punch of vitamin A for a strong immune system and healthy skin.
When To Buy Organic Produce
Which fruits and vegetables I should spend the a little extra money on to buy organic? Is it apples or avocados? Celery or cabbage? The Environmental Working Group compiled lists called the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean 15” to help inform and guide us while grocery shopping.
Carrie Cooper on Living Gracefully Through Transitions
I believe that life is about living gracefully through the transitions. I have climbed the world over for the last 10 years and developed a keen sense of my body and its strengths. As a healthy expectant mother I continued to listen to the needs of my body. I hope you enjoy this video.
Water Sports Meet Namaste in San Diego
Standup paddleboard yoga is the newest trend in fitness and spiritual health. It’s how water sports say “namaste” and, according to Gillian Gibree of San Diego’s Paddle Into Fitness, it’s where yoga meets nature in its finest form.
Women’s Empowerment Workshop
When I arrive for the Women’s Empowerment Workshop, I wonder why it seemed so difficult to get away and why I had second thoughts about leaving. Hmm, work, or go to the mountains for a women’s retreat designed to rejuvenate and nourish mind, body, and spirit? The answer suddenly couldn’t be simpler.
Fresh Fall Produce
All the watermelon has been sliced, the sweet corn was picked, the sugar snap peas were eaten while standing in the garden, the plums are now jelly, the tomatoes decorated salads, and the green beans became casserole. What do you cook when summer produce is gone?
Body Image
I recently watched a powerful film called “Beauty Mark.” It was written and produced by Diane Israel, a Boulder, Colorado-based psychotherapist and former world-class triathlete who tells her own story of her struggles with body image.
Why We Travel
“I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” —Hilaire Belloc
What Happens When a YogaSlacker Slows Down
For the past couple weeks, I have had to unwillingly “chill out”. This is not something I do well. I recently had to drop out of a six day adventure race due to stomach issues. It was one of the hardest moments ever, but my body was screaming, “STOP!”
To the Core
Now that I’m home from vacation, I need to get back into my routines. One of those is my three-times-a-week back exercise regimen, which includes a number of exercises focusing on my core.
