Category Fitness fridays

Words by Robert Foster  They say who you are in five years will be determined by the people you spend the most amount of your time with, and the books you read. With 2015 drawing near, ask yourself this question:… Continue Reading →

Words by Michelle Armstrong “A man ninety years old was asked to what he attributed his longevity. ‘I recon,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye, ‘It’s because most nights I went to bed and slept when I should… Continue Reading →

You might not see them, but trust me—they’re there! And they are as beautiful as anyone else’s. The wildly famous abdominal muscles are a series of four strong, individual layers (rectus abdominis, internal oblique, external oblique and transversus abdominis). Each… Continue Reading →

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve tried and failed some sort of fitness or nutrition program before. With so many resources out there, shouldn’t it be easy to get in shape? Yet, the statistics tell us that we are… Continue Reading →

Fitness is a lifelong journey. The key to maintaining an exercise regimen is all about staying injury-free. If you’re not careful when exercising, you could hurt yourself. Here are some easy-to-remember steps to keep you free from injury when working… Continue Reading →

1. What are some good exercises to do on a tight budget that don’t involve jogging (because my knee is shot)? When you’re looking for low-cost fitness options that give you a great muscular workout and protects and strengthens your… Continue Reading →

Welcome back to Fitness Fridays with Alicia Jones! Every Friday, she’ll be answering your questions about health, fitness and nutrition! Here are today’s questions from city residents. 1. I heard chili peppers are good for your health. Something about the… Continue Reading →