One move that works your abs, shoulders and legs — how awesome is that? This simple move mimics the action of chopping wood, only there’s no log required…

When you’re constantly shuffling between work and home commitments, it can seem nearly impossible to fit in fitness. But when your schedule is really packed, the best spot…

As a fan of high intensity work outs, I’m not really one to take a walk for exercise, but living in NYC forces me to walk almost everywhere.  While I try to count these steps as an…

Okay ladies, let’s talk sports bras. Frankly, I feel bad for manufacturers because we expect a lot of our sports bras. They need to be supportive first and foremost — the flap, flap of…

To really burn calories, you need to engage in at least moderate activity. But smaller bursts of activity can also contribute to an overall active lifestyle and calorie burn. Self Magazine rounded up some…

Think hiking is just for the rugged, outdoorsy types? Think again. Hiking is a great activity for people of all ages and all fitness levels.

I never tried hiking until a few years ago. I thought…

When I was young, my grandma always used to tell me to drink a warm glass of milk before bed to help me fall asleep.  Whether it was…

Have you been watching the US Open? Tennis players have some seriously enviable upper bodies. Their arms are just toned powerhouses. A little arm envy prompted Self Magazine to look…

The number calculated from your weight and height to create your body mass index, or BMI, is used by doctors to determine if you’re at a healthy weight.  However, even though the number is accurate, exactly what it measures is…

When you finish a 5K, 10K, half-marathon or (bless your endurance) marathon that finisher’s medal feels great around your neck. It shows that you really accomplished something great and it’s something to be proud of. But…

Have you ever been compared to your mother?  Everyone says I’m the spitting image of mine.  Each year photos are taken out and everything from my eyes to my smile is compared to her at different stages of…

Investigators found clear violations when visiting two Iowa farms involved with the egg recall. Violations such as manure piles up to eight feet tall, rodents and other wildlife in the hen…

I wouldn’t consider myself a Yogi, per say, but I try to take classes once a week and really enjoy them.  The true yoga afficianados in the class absolutely amaze me.  Their…

Is he Mr. Right? Or is he just Mr. Here-Right-Now? Sometimes loneliness or a desire to just have that “plus one” to take to parties and…

Now this is a find.  How many times have you struggled to untangle the wires on your headphones?  What a mess.  Brand new to the market, welcome Arriva Leo wireless headphones.

The sweat-resistant headphones…

I’ve heard of chewing gum to freshen your breath or even to help curb your appetite, but chomping on a stick of Juicy Fruit to improve memory?  That seems a little crazy.  Studies show it also improves recollection…

Exercise DVDs let you work out at times that are convenient for you and let you enjoy the privacy of your own living room. But if you’re a…

No chanting. No granola. No Sanskrit. That’s perhaps one of the best tag lines ever. The No Om Zone is a book that makes yoga a little more accessible…

To lose weight, you have to eat healthfully and be active — burning more calories than you consume. That’s a given. But there’s another side to weight loss that doesn’t get mentioned…

A beautiful smile goes a long way.  That may be why the Americans spend about 1.4 billion dollars per year on teeth whitening products.  In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, 74% of adults feel…

Did you watch the Emmys last night? I watched a bit of the red carpet arrival, but then I switched over to a documentary about dinosaurs. I guess my celebrity…

Is your kitchen overflowing with tomatoes right now? It always seems like a good idea to put a tomato plant or two into my garden. Then, by this time of year I have more…

Isn’t is awesome when something that tastes great is also good for you? Researchers have long recognized cinnamon’s health benefits such as controlling rises in blood sugar, preventing…

In New York City pregnant women all seem to be in such good shape.  I’ve noticed they don’t seem to change much about their lifestyles and continue to work out and do yoga.  I…

I come from a speedskating family. My uncle won Olympic gold for speedskating quite a few years ago, so you could say that a love for the sport runs in my blood.…