Be SomeBODY Strong

The title of this blog doesn’t refer to some amazing physical prowess I personally possess (though I do love my gym time!). No. It refers...

It's been a while since I first perused the changes to the most recent Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (revised in 2018), but...

Like me, you read plenty of articles about health, which means you have surely noticed the frequent use of the phrase “ultra processed...

How to determine the rate that best fits YOU Oh, my beating heart! No, literally, yours too. One of the most obvious & beneficial aspects...

Common Beliefs Can Hold Us Back Remember the old advice, “Never assume,” which perhaps a parent proffered every time you thought the...

Have fun and peace of mind as holiday celebrations upend routines. Do you ever suddenly get that sinking feeling as you’re living it up...

To keep going strong, keep these 8 tidbits in mind. If you’ve recently begun or returned to exercise, then be warned: This early period...

When it comes to workouts, we can feel like we need to “keep up with the Joneses.” Social media tries to sell us one-size-fits-all...

A few carefully curated ones can change your health. Rules. Such a rigid sounding word. “Don’t speak with your mouth full.” “Never run...

Paying a little extra attention pays off. Have you ever had an injury and wished you had a better story to tell? It’s always more...

—In the Spirit Of Fitness— “Geez, you’re a mess.” “You’re so (substitute perceived imperfection of choice here).” “You'll never change.”...

Challenge your sense of proprioception to literally maintain balance. Proprioception may sound like the super-power of some comic book...

Here’s how pitch black slumber benefits health. Maybe you’ve seen it: A small but significant research study recently impressed health...

Here in western PA, it's no longer winter, but it's not quite full-on spring yet either. This in-between season can brew some boredom....

37% of American adults report feeling it. Exercise helps. Anxiety has crept into more and more lives over the past couple of years. We...

When it comes to getting fit, how we spend our time matters. Winter—the season of health and fitness resolutions—usually finds us making...

Sugar cravings are real. We all have them occasionally. We all cave in to them sometimes. If you experience them to a maddening degree,...

Rekindle new year stamina with these sensible strategies. February has arrived. For many of us, this means that new year motivation has...

Simple Tips to Make Frosty Walks More Comfy & Doable During deep winter freezes, walking remains one of the best ways to work out, but as...

Can you feel it? That annual, post holiday itch to tackle some goals? Every January, it’s pretty much ubiquitous. In fact, the prodding...