Fit and Fabulous

My fifth Fit and Fabulous hiking retreat: Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Such a beautiful park! Plus a group of us got to experience bouldering at the Old Rag trail. Super hard, but a lot of fun!

Zeus having a ball in the snow.

Did you know that your brain health improves when you exercise? Exercise increases blood flow to the brain which helps with brain function and memory. This article explains this plus other things you can do to improve your brain health.

Build a Better Brain Fitness is more than just losing weight and toning up — it's a whole-body pursuit, one that includes tending to the health of one of your most important organs: the brain.

It's the holidays, which means eating more and possibly working out less. Here are some tips to help you through the festivities so you don't gain much weight.

Six Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain - IDEA Health & Fitness Association No one wants to gain weight during the holidays, but it’s difficult to turn down all that scrumptious food and drink—and you

Here's a quick video to help with your balance. The more you do it the better you will balance.

10 Minute Balance Exercises - To Do Everyday for Improved Balance! Jessica Valant, physical therapist and Pilates Teacher, takes you through these 10 Minute Balance Exercises you can do everyday to improve balance! These exe...

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Happy FIRST birthday to Zeus!!

We completed another 10 miles at the TVT hiking challenge this past Saturday. We took another route and enjoyed the beauty of a part of this park that we hadn't seen. If you're interested in joining my hiking group, post below so I can get you added to our group. We typically go hiking twice a month and we even have activities we do together.

Food can have a powerful effect on the body and mind, but it can also have a negative impact if you are eating processed food, if you have food intolerances or even allergies. This article explains how you can feel your best.

Fuel That Nurtures At its simplest, food is fuel. Though our preferences regarding taste and texture can vary widely, we all rely on the foods we eat for energy. Most people are aware that it is vital we consume a diverse assortment of foods if we aspire to maintain a state of physical well-being. However, the intimat...

Spring is Nature's Way of Saying, Let's Party! Robin Williams -

Spring is Nature's Way of Saying, Let's Party! Robin Williams

My client, and good friend, Jim Wilz will be heading on an amazing biking journey this weekend for six weeks. He will bike 2,900 miles across the USA starting this weekend. He will start in San Diego, CA and will end in St. Augustine, FL. He is riding for the challenge, but also to support Move Beyond Surviving. His wife , Melissa, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, and is now happily cancer free, so he wanted to support this cause. If you are interested in following his journey, &/or want to make a donation, click on the link. Best wishes Jim! You've got this!!!

Local man biking coast-to-coast to raise money for breast cancer Jim Wilz is going on a coast-to-coast bike ride to benefit "Move Beyond Surviving."