Her Active Life

Who is curious about the vegan lifestyle? Does it seem a little bit mysterious? Perhaps you’ve thought about trying it yourself. In this new column from senior staff writer Katie Drummond, Katie explores many of the challenges that vegans face and dispels…

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For most people, making exercise a daily routine is a daunting task to take on, especially with stressful jobs, families, and other obligations taking priority. But keep in mind, a little at a time can add up to a lot in…

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Research has shown that eating within 30-60 minutes after your workout helps to improve muscle recovery and speed up muscle repair. When choosing a post workout snack, aim for something with at least 50-75 grams of carbohydrates and 10-25 grams of protein.…

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Walking is great exercise, but you’re likely to do a lot better if you take a pedometer as your guide. Studies show that by using a pedometer based walking program, it is possible to lose a modest amount of weight, even if…

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The act of fitting fitness in family life is almost as challenging as repeating that sentence rapidly. As a busy working mother of two girls, ages 7 years and 5 months, and a foster son, age 13 months, I can certainly…

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With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check…

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We can all likely come up with dozens of reasons why someone might avoid exercise - a busy lifestyle, boredom, a nagging injury. However, there are good reasons to keep moving. Physically, regular activity will stave off illness (both those common…

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If you usually fit in your fitness routine in the morning, you may head out with nothing in your stomach - for a quick workout or a run less than 5 miles, you can usually get away with it. However, if you…

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The benefits of this exercise include the strengthening of your core, glutes, shoulders, and lower back, as well as increasing your balance and core stability. To begin, lie on top of the ball with it centered about mid chest.…

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This is a simple, yet effective move to build strength in your biceps and forearms. All you need to perform this move is a set of dumbbells. To begin, stand straight with your shoulders back and your abs drawn in. You…

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Chances are that when it comes to fitting in a workout - especially in winter months - you’ve got a long list of excuses just waiting to justify why you couldn’t get to the gym or rise early to get outside for…

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To begin this move, lie on the floor on your back with your abs drawn in and your legs up at a 90 degree angle. Cross your hands behind your head and allow your elbows to extend out to the side,…

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We all want to gain muscle but not many women actually know how to do it effectively. Muscle building activity is about a lot more than looking good - strength training staves off osteoporosis and maintains overall wellness as…

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Stability balls can be used for many exercises, but the following move is one of the best for working on balance and stability.

To begin, place the ball in front of you. Make sure to have a stable…

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Researchers at the University of Tokyo claim that they have shown that intermittent exercise will help you to lose more weight than continuous exercise at the same intensity (Journal of Applied Physiology, June 2007). Seven men participated in three different trials:…

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