Personal time is often sacrificed when balancing a career and family. That personal time is often the time which you could use to workout.  Time management is about structure; incorporate that with a bit of creativity and a whole lot of fun and the result will be a healthy, happy family.  Read over these strategies to get yourself active and inspire...

Know what the busiest day of the year is for sending flowers? More flowers are sent on Mother's day then on any other day of the year. While floral arrangements are always appreciated by moms, wouldn't it be nice to give something a bit more personal, more fun and beneficial? Moms of all ages tend to put everyone else first and often knock themselves...

Instead of grabbing a coffee or a sugary snack for a quick energy fix, here are five healthy ways you can instantly energize yourself. 1.  Belly breathing Stress and poor posture are just a couple reasons why our breath doesn’t make it all the way through our lungs. When you chest breathe, only a small volume of air is drawn in. This causes...

Lately, we've been hearing a lot about low fat food products. Funny thing is, despite eating lower fat, we're not getting any smaller. Fact: whether low fat or high fat calories . . . when you add excesses up, weight gain occurs. Food is essential to life. We need it for survival. But if you're apt to choose too much, there's only one way to...

Do you have every intention to exercise today? Did you wake up thinking today will be the day to start your new life, yet, still find yourself going to bed disappointed in yourself? You are not alone! For many, it can seem impossible to find time to exercise. But wait, isn't it time to stop making excuses and examine what so-called priorities...

Most of you have heard the word "aerobics". Though often used when talking about fitness, it is often misunderstood. The word "aerobic" means "with oxygen" - and oxygen is the key to your body's energy. Here is how it works: Energy comes into the body in the form of food. The body then stores this energy in a chemical form until it is needed....

If you are looking for a good all-around form of aerobic exercise, why not try water aerobics? Running, jogging and walking underwater in a pool not only strengthens the leg and hip muscles - the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals - but helps to develop cardiorespiratory fitness. If you are a novice to this form of exercise, the key is to...