If you want to fulfill the promises you make to yourself, consider using a tool like SMART goal setting combined with a spirit of resilience. Following an exhilarating week of special events in Cleveland, my mind keeps gravitating to these two themes that emerged, one from the Ideastream public radio pledge drive and the other from the Shaker Heights High School Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Read MoreHow deep are your roots? As time passes it can be more and more difficult to remember the first years, the formative years, the place that gave you your start. But returning to that place, in memory or in real time, can continue to offer growth and expansion.
Read MoreAre you aware of how little activity it takes to reduce your risk of breast cancer? More than 30 studies show that as few as three hours a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity can both reduce your risk for developing breast cancer and lower a chance of recurrence by as much as 40%. That's a great return on an investment of about 30 minutes a day.
Read MoreAre you dedicated to your cardio routine….and not seeing results? Stuck in a metabolic rut or on a weight plateau? How savvy are you about manipulating the variables to achieve your goals?
Read MoreResilience has been making headlines lately. It's a intriguing aspect of psychological fitness that impacts your physical fitness and health. Our last post highlighted new research showing that while partially innate, resilience can be learned. A recent article* in the Huffington Post identified seven habits of highly resilient people.
Read MoreIt's all the rage: twelve exercises in a seven minute workout using only bodyweight, a chair and a wall. According to the American Collegeof Sports Medicine Human Performance Institute, this total body workout delivers all the benefits of prolonged endurance exercise in an interval training format.
Read MoreI knew I would be at my desk all weekend, reviewing material both for my new book (due out in January) and new website (soon to launch!) So, how to make it a well-weekend in spite of the workload?
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I spent the month of July traveling in Africa, a mind-expanding adventure in so many ways. My husband James and I had a first hand experience of the kindness of the people and the harsh reality of their lives.
Read MoreDoes your workout have the IT factor? That is IT as in Interval Training. Here's an easy tip for getting the most out of your workout: Add minutes of faster paced, higher intensity exercise into your cardio program.
Read MoreOver the years, many women have come to me for guidance on the best exercise for their bones. Their questions vary, asking for help in interpreting the results of their bone density test and what those numbers mean in terms of choosing safe and effective exercises. Each individual is unique but there are general guidelines that apply to all.
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Do you regularly exercise your wrists? Do they serve you well? Are they healthy and strong, free from pain? Women are three times more likely to develop painful wrist conditions like carpal tunnel than men.
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