by Kate Dolan | Jul 31, 2012 | Latest Posts, Sports and Fitness
Even though Americans watch a lot of sports on TV, I think most of us watch the Olympics for the drama rather than actual athletics. Parents who groan at the prospect of sitting through their own children’s swim meets will glue their eyes to the television to catch...
by Kate Dolan | Oct 7, 2011 | Articles, Latest Posts, Sports and Fitness
I came across a story on Facebook that at first seems to be the antithesis of what the Friday Fitness column is all about. But fitness is mental as well as physical, and it’s important to find a balance in life. I thought the story made that point really well, so I’m...
by Kate Dolan | Sep 9, 2011 | Latest Posts, Sports and Fitness
Since we’re back to natural disasters this week, I considered writing about the Flash Flood Swimming Workout. But it would really be more like the Flash Flood Drowning Workout, and frankly there is very little cardiovascular benefit to an exercise where no breathing...
by Kate Dolan | Sep 2, 2011 | Latest Posts, Sports and Fitness
After last week’s totally goofy fitness “advice,” this Friday I have a guest post that’s a little more serious. We all knew about the dangers of the natural disasters that hit us last week. Now fitness expert Darvis Simms alerts us to a new...
by Kate Dolan | Aug 26, 2011 | Latest Posts, Sports and Fitness
In honor of the crazy week on the East Coast, this week’s Fitness Friday features the “Natural Disaster Workout.” When it comes to potentially hazardous conditions, most people think only of the obvious exercises such as jumping to conclusions or making leaps of...
by Kate Dolan | Aug 20, 2011 | Latest Posts, Sports and Fitness
Fitness incorporates five different components. Most of us only focus on one or two, and that’s a mistake, especially as we get older. Officially (the correct answer on the personal fitness trainer certification test) these components are cardiovascular...
