You hear it all of the time, “Wow, she’s so thin and she eats all of the time. She must have a really fast metabolism.” What is metabolism anyway? According to BBC Health: The term ‘metabolic rate’ refers to the energy (calories) you expend over a day just keeping your...

At last! The weather is getting warmer! Great news, except for those of us who have comfortably hidden our arms away under long sleeves, jumpers and bulky coats… only to find that now that it’s sleeveless season, things have gone a little soft. Don’t despair! There are plenty of...

Maybe you’ve just run the marathon and your feet are showing the signs or you’re just an avid walker or runner whose feet have seen better days. Either way, taking care of your feet can be the difference between a happy run/hike/walk/life and a painful limp to the bus. There are plenty of...

For years, the health benefits of chocolate have been debated. But in the past few days, numerous articles have come forth touting chocolate as a health food! Yay! Just in time for me to indulge in a big chocolate bunny, bubble eggs, mini-eggs, caramel eggs…right?….well, sort...

Xtend Barre, Pure Barre, the Lotte Berk Method… no matter what you call it, ballet-inspired fitness classes are hot. Ballet fitness classes are nothing new- people have wanted to achieve the long, lean, supple bodies of dancers for years, inspiring Lotte Berk to create her method over...

I’ve written about Zumba as an “unusual” workout before. The “Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party” has caught my attention as a great way to work up a sweat and to keep workouts fresh and fun. But Friday was the first time I’ve done a Zumba workout of my own. A...