Fast food, munchies, and hours of sedentary time in the car are synonymous with the end-of-summer road trip, but like every aspect of life, there is a healthy way to travel! Remember these tips, and enjoy your road trip without reaching for a stale bag of chips from a gas station or feeling gross when you get …
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“There shall be an eternal summer in the grateful heart.” Just a few things I LOVE about Summer : Fresh workouts Flavorful produce Books Swimsuits Put them all together poolside and I am one HAPPY Caroline. Since San Francisco is typically freezing cold come June, I drive out of the city in search of sunshine. The Palo …
Ive had my fair share of foot problems. My first round of heel pain (Plantar fasciitis) was one summer at UCDavis when I lived in sandals and had tight calves from my hard work as a dance major. Second experience was when I first moved to San Francisco and hiked one too many steep hills. Third …
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Once we get revved up to go workout it’s tempting to take off at top speed. But going straight into a sweat session —without a proper warmup—is a recipe for disaster, and injury. If you start out too fast, you run the risk of pulling a muscle, tweaking a tendon, bone, or joint, or getting into …
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When we think about health we often think: diet, exercise, and regular visits to the doc. But did you know that what you drink makes a huge difference on if you are successful or not with your health goals? A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that around 37 percent of our total daily …
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According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly half of all women and a quarter of all men over 50 will break a bone due to Osteoporosis. THAT NUMBER IS CRAZY, not to mention scary! May is National Osteoporosis Month and with around 52 million Americans suffering from the disease, its time we talk prevention and raise awareness around the …
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Have you been eating too many negative thoughts lately?? Are they causing you to feel defeated, tired, stressed, upset, or unhappy? Are they creating adverse reactions like overeating, random acts of anger, apathy, sleeplessness, or lack of interest in your life? Why do you keep eating them if they make you feel SICK?? Studies have …
I often get questions about the most effective exercises for the abs. It seems everyone is looking for quality ways to tone their tummy in less time. There are countless exercises that target the abs, including fitness DVDs (Does “Six Pack Solution” sound familiar?) and even pricey machines that infomercials swear can help you. But …
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In the Fall of 2013, I partnered with a company called Virtual Active to create virtual cycling workout DVDs. Virtual Active is a San Francisco based media and technology company dedicated to creating a more enjoyable and effective cardio workout experience. It is a first-person, forward-motion video experience guaranteed to enhance your cardio workout. The …
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