Nice story on how showing and receiving kindness makes you healthier: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/project-compassion-stanford/the-healing-power-of-kindness_b_6136272.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living
NATURAL FOOD COLORING
Hi Fellow Cooks and Bakers – Here are some ideas on how to use natural and nutritious food coloring. Happy baking! www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/replace-artificial-food-coloring-with-natural-options/2014/11/11/e4bae6ee-6071-11e4-91f7-5d89b5e8c251_story.html -g
Road Trip Health 101
850: Number of miles traveled by car this past wknd. Tips on staying happy-healthy on long drives: 1. Go for run or walk before starting out 2. While driving, tennis ball massage of back, glutes, hamstrings 3. Drink lots of water 4. Posture police (head-shoulders against the back of seat, belly in). 5. Bring meals […]
NEW MUSIC
HI Music Lovers – Here is a newish playlist we are using for hills and hill pushes. RPM 70 and 80 mostly. Enjoy! -g “Busy Earning,” Jungle, “When We’re Fire,” LoFang, “Half Crazy,” The Barr Brothers, “You Haunt Me,” Sir Sly, “You Walk in Beauty,” Claire, “Waves,” Mr. Probz, “Jealous,” Nick Jonas, “Reflections,” MisterWives, “Superheroes,” […]
LATEST WAPO: Exercising with a head cold?
Should you exercise when you have a cold? It depends. Read on! http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/when-are-you-too-sick-to-go-to-the-gym/2014/10/28/e8dfc468-556a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_story.html
Winter Boot Camp: Jan. 1- March 31
Hi Fellow Fitness Enthusiasts: Our fall boot camp is in its last few weeks, but please look for our winter boot camp Jan. 6 through March 31. More information to follow soon! Happy – almost – Halloween! -g
Low iron? Latest WaPo story
Hi Fellow Fitness Enthusiast – Please check out my latest Washington Post story – this one on the prevalence of iron deficiency in female athletes. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/what-female-atheletes-need-to-know-about-iron-deficiency/2014/10/14/9114109e-4ef4-11e4-8c24-487e92bc997b_story.html
BOOT CAMP: Still time and space
Just a reminder that we are near the mid-point (last class is Nov. 20) of the fall session for the Lincoln Park boot camp. This means there is still time – and space – to join, but only for a couple more weeks. So, take this time to get in shape before the holidays! Join […]
BOOT CAMP PRESS
Here is a blog post about outdoor fitness on the Hill with a mention of the Lincoln Park boot camp. Happy Reading! -g Outdoor Hill Workout Round-up
WaPo: All veggie chips not created equal
Story looks at how to decipher labels and make sense of buzz words like “high-protein” and “kale-infused.” Happy reading! www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/2014/09/16/b4a2e926-386b-11e4-8601-97ba88884ffd_story.html