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Recent Fitness Blog Posts

Fitness Journal - Your Meals - Part 2

by Stephanie Romero

10 Feb 2012 02:37 PM

Hopefully you have picked up what you need to begin your fitness journal, as we are now going to start putting it together. We are going to start it off with meals. What you eat makes a huge difference in your ability to lose weight and your general health.

Creating a Fitness Journal - Part 1

by Stephanie Romero

09 Feb 2012 06:29 AM

Sometimes we need to see things in black and white. This way we can't deny the truth, whether it is the amount of exercise we are getting or the types of foods that we are eating.

Staying Active Despite Your Desk Job

by Stephanie Romero

07 Feb 2012 06:47 AM

If there is one detriment to maintaining an active lifestyle it is a desk job. Some people, me included, spend hours sitting in a chair staring at a computer screen. Apparently there are some offices who have found a way to work around this; workstations that fit over treadmills.

You Can Have a Successful Fitness Routine

by Stephanie Romero

03 Feb 2012 08:54 AM

It can feel like a successful fitness routine is impossible. But I think many times that's because we are looking for instant results. We don't see the importance of building up our routine, learning how to be consistent and the hard work it takes to get where we want to be.

Online Streaming of Fitness Classes

by Stephanie Romero

02 Feb 2012 12:39 PM

Today in my neck of the woods (Wisconsin), I am feeling pretty grateful for unseasonably warmer weather. Yesterday we hit as high as the mid 50's and today we are in the 40's. It is quite a contrast from a year ago when we were digging ourselves out after receiving more than two feet of snow.

January Check In: New Year's Resolutions in Fitness

by Stephanie Romero

26 Jan 2012 02:47 PM

We are nearing the end of the month and it's time to do a check in. How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions in the area of fitness? Did you set new goals for the year 2012? What often happens is that in the excitement and prospect of a new beginning, we eagerly put a plan in place.

Don't Let Winter Become an Excuse to Not Exercise

by Stephanie Romero

24 Jan 2012 07:04 AM

Lately I have been thinking a lot about spring. I am thinking about sunshine and warmth. I am thinking about those walks I love to take. For some reason the thought of warmer days seems more motivating when it comes to exercise.

Yoga Boosts Energy and Reduces Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

by Stephanie Romero

19 Jan 2012 07:59 AM

In my last Fitness blog I addressed the issue of yoga being a potentially dangerous form of fitness. Not that I believe yoga in itself is dangerous but I do agree that doing it wrong could lead to injuries.

Is Yoga Dangerous?

by Stephanie Romero

18 Jan 2012 01:16 PM

There is a new report out that is stirring up quite a bit of controversy. The "New York Times" featured an article this past week on the dangers of yoga. Yoga seems to be such a soothing, tranquil form of exercise.

The Benefits of a Fitness Ball

by Stephanie Romero

17 Jan 2012 12:48 PM

I am in the final segment of my "The Benefits of..." series. I am ending today with the benefits of a fitness ball, otherwise known as a stability ball. Now I am about to paint a really scary picture for you.


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