Wellness

Working Out While Sick – The Cold and Flu Season Is Here

I’ve only recently realized that there’s more than cold weather and busy schedules working against my exercise regime during this time of year. It’s also the cold and flu season. Although many hardcore exercise enthusiasts will simply work through their illness, is it always the best decision to be working out while sick? When is it […]

Wellness

Postpartum fitness: How to get back in shape after having a baby

After giving birth last fall, one of the first questions I had for my midwife was, “When can I exercise again?” I ran until I was 7 months pregnant, when I had to hang up my running shoes due to health concerns. So I couldn’t wait to get moving again. (Information on keeping a safe […]

Wellness

The many benefits of a morning workout

Not many of us wake up, hop out of bed with full energy and can zealously tackle our workout first thing in the morning. The natural inclination is often to put if off, generally until the end of the day, when all the other important things like work and school have been accomplished. But is […]

Fitness

Ask and expert: Running through your performance highs and lows

Ask Coach Jenny  Q: How come some days I feel like I can run forever and then other days I feel like I can barely make a few miles? ~Andrea  A: That’s a great question, Andrea. There are many reasons that contribute to the highs and lows, and one of the most significant is how you […]