In the world of athletics, “grace” is often seen as a characteristic of fluid, elegant movement. Athletes who seem to glide effortlessly through their sport embody this quality. It is easy to associate grace with peak performance. There is also the definition of grace that describes a sense of fitness or propriety. This concept is…
If it feels like every health headline lately is talking about protein, you’re not imagining it. New nutrition advisories and expert consensus statements are putting protein back in the spotlight—not as a trendy gym-bro obsession, but as a cornerstone of long-term health for everyone, across all ages. As a health and fitness blogger who spends…
The optimist in me looks for evidence of society’s return to our previous iteration of cooperation and civility. Getting along well in our daily lives used to be the rule instead of the exception. I would like to blame COVID and all of the associated restrictions (and really bad behaviors) for bringing on this intolerance…
Whether you are a long term athlete or someone just starting into the lifestyle, a commitment to your workouts is an obvious good first step. Finding an activity that challenges (dares?) us to come back for more, all the while giving us the benefits we are looking for (looking and feeling good), is the start…
A change of seasons can cue some healthy and refreshing changes in workouts. Changes of activities to get our mind and bodies out of the ruts that a summer of training has created. After a productive season of road cycling, I feel a staleness start to creep into the miles. Perhaps I am a little…