Winter is unofficially gonzo! I’m afraid if I say officially then it will come back! For all of you who put those pedometers in your drawer over the winter, it’s time to break it out! If you’ve never owned a pedometer what a great time to go and get one. You can buy one at [...]

1. DO lift heavier weights. In order to see the results you want, you have to challenge your muscles. That means lifting a weight where you can preform 8 – 12 (15 max) repetitions of the exercise. On the 12th (15th) one, you should be struggling to lift the weight. If you can breeze through [...]

Try these top 10 fitness tips to step it up in 2010 -  burn maximum calories while building strength, endurance and stability. Interval Training. Intervals allow you to burn maximum calories in a shorter amount of time. CLICK HERE to learn how to add simple intervals into your routine. Step it up on your favorite [...]

There are so many articles in health and fitness magazines that stress how important both exercise and daily activity are. But what’s the difference!? Whereas with exercise you want to be a bit breathless, daily activity is basically getting off your couch, walking to the store, taking the stairs, going for a leisurely walk. Daily activity is [...]

As most of you know, my car was in the shop for a good part of last week. I thought it would be a real pain to work my way around not having it. Checking the bus schedules, riding the subway and allowing more time to get from A to B walking. But halfway through the [...]

Now that spring is in the air and summer is around the corner, it’s a great time to get into a walking routine. I have been trying to remember to wear my pedometer every day so that I can post how many steps I have taken. I try everyday to get to 10,000. 10,000 steps is generally the [...]

Ways you can sneak in your exercise! When grocery shopping, take your bags into the house one at a time! Use a basket instead of a cart at the grocery store. Take the stairs even though there is an elevator or escalator! In fact, if you live in a building take the stairs everyday! You’ll be [...]

There is something to be said about feeling good. I honestly think that when you dedicate a bit of time to yourself and exercise FOR yourself, you start to feel better about yourself. Yes, there’s the whole burning calories part of it, but I also think there is a huge sense of accomplishment that comes with it, [...]

This weekend is Mother day! I know for me and many of my friends, Mothers Day is always celebrated with a brunch, lunch or dinner. Whatever the meal- the time together revolves around eating! And if your married, double the fun – and the chocolate cake! This Mothers Day why not change the venue and move [...]

As the weather gets warmer all sorts of walks, marathons, bike rides and other activity based fundraisers begin to take place. Joining a fundraiser is one of the best ways to start an exercise regime. Why do I think this? You have a goal! Having a goal can be your inspiration to get to the [...]