Your Best Beach Body
Get swimsuit-ready fast
July 29, 2008
By Lynne Brick, RN, BSN
Photography ©2008 Jupiterimages Corporation
As summer approaches, so do worries about appearing in a bathing suit once again.
But never fear, BTB is here! BTB? Below-the-belt moves that target the belly, thighs and buttocks. Read more »
Pilates
Power from the inside out
March 8, 2008
By Lynne Brick, RN, BSN
Photography by Bryan Burris
Pilates (pih-LAH-teez) is a fitness system and philosophy developed nearly 100 years ago by the German trainer Joseph Pilates. Today his exercise method is more popular than ever, a mind-body program that helps practitioners move with economy, grace and balance.
Bite-Sized Moves, Big Results
January 7, 2008
By Lynne Brick, RN, BSN
The holiday season has come and gone. The weather is less than lovely. You know you need to do something about the weight you’ve gained recently, but inertia overwhelms you. Even just thinking about getting off your seat and onto your feet takes energy, and you’re all out of that. Probably you’re also stuck in the dreaded family-food-work-stress-food-work-stress-food-work-stress-family-sleep cycle. Everyone and everything else is much more important than you are. So you do nothing for yourself. Read more »
Counting on Holiday Health
Ho-Ho-Holiday health is as easy as 1-2-3 — not!
December 5, 2007
By Lynne Brick, RN, BSN
Committing to an active, healthy lifestyle during the season to wine, dine, party and imbibe for 41 days and 41 nights is not an easy task. I guarantee that evil elves will try to tempt you into a scary holiday “hell”-th trap. They want YOU to become just another statistic, another one who gains the traditional 5 to 12 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Read more »
Strength Train For Life
Do you feel tired? Do you feel worse as the years accumulate? Do you have a layer of fat around your waist? Never fear, strength training is here!
October 24, 2007
By Lynne Brick, RN, BSN
Strength training is the key to unlocking your physical potential. “Strength training” simply means making your muscles work harder than normal, which strengthens them. Read more »
Stay On Track
June 7, 2007
By Lynne Brick, RN, BSN
We all begin each new year with great expectations and plans: “Finally, this is the year I am going to focus my mind, body and soul to reach my goals.” But day-to-day concerns have a way of creeping in and taking over our lives. Read more »
How to Pick a Health Club
May 23, 2007
Provided by the Maryland Athletic Club & Wellness Center (MAC)
You’re ready to get in shape and join a club. But how to make the most of your determination to fit fitness into your life? Experts say finding a gym or fitness club where you feel comfortable and physically challenged is key.
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