The “Dog Days of August” Adventure Checklist. Why hello there August! Commonly referred to as “The Dog Days of Summer”, the month is known for being the last chance to soak up sun before the fall season begins. It is also home to some incredibly random holidays like National Mustard Day, National Romance Awareness month, …
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Today, more Americans are traveling on business and pleasure than ever before. Sadly, nearly one-half of travelers polled by USA Today felt that they were in worse shape because they lack the time or the means to exercise properly during travel. No wonder they feel this way, air travel IS physically stressful. It disrupts …
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Running makes me feel like an athlete. It makes me appreciate different aspects of different seasons and the beauty of the world we live in. It makes me aware of things I never was aware of before. It has taught me more about myself then I ever thought “exercise” would. I have pushed my limits. …
“Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment. Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.” Think the above quote is a bunch of “lululemon fluff”? Think again. Believe it or not, the simple act of being “in the moment” can take your health to the next level. Learning to practice mindfulness will not only …
It’s almost 4th of July Weekend! Do you have anything fun planned? For many people, long holiday weekends are the perfect time for mini vacations and a bit of road trip fun. But often hours behind the wheel can mean two things: lots of sitting and poor nutrition. Prevent your health goals from getting kicked …
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2012 marks the 42nd anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. Thats forty-two years of fighting for visibility, dignity, and equality. With over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than twenty community-run stages and venues, the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest gathering of LGBT people and allies in the nation. Living in San …
Summer time and the livin is easy… Ah summer. The season of pool parties, backyard barbeques, vacation adventures, and in my town parkas. (Yes, San Francisco is foggy and FREEZING in the summer…. need me to come visit you? 😉 ). It’s the hottest time of the year and a great time to enjoy being …
Caroline’s “TOO HOT to TROT” Tabata Workout Want to learn how to work smarter, not harder when it comes to accomplishing your fitness goals? Become a fan of high intensity interval training (H.I.T.T.). Short burst, high intensity workouts provide quality training in minimal time for maximum results. One of the most popular high intensity interval …
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Memorial Day. A time to remember those who have given their lives to this country. A time to appreciate the people in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard who bravely serve us all. Why not honor them and celebrate our freedom with a kick BUTT workout routine?! This military themed circuit would …
Its almost summer. So naturally many people come to the gym with one thing on their brain: a swimsuit. And as nice as it’d be if everyone worked out for the health benefits, lets be honest… all that hard work is partially for looks. It also doesn’t help that our image obsessed culture can persuade …
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