Fitness
I Was Desperate For a Solution to Keep My Son in Karate — So I Joined His Class
I’ve learned that you’re never too old, too green, too *insert excuse here* to try new things. You might just even enjoy it!
Here’s What Happened When I Joined a “Cool” Gym
The music is loud, the lighting is low and I’ve got 20 years on everyone there. But in the midst of panicking over not belonging something crazy happened.
Keep Moving with Our Winter Activity Bucket List
Stuck inside with nothing to do? Whip out this winter bucket list and get moving (snow or no)!
A Bronze Medal is Just the Beginning for Brianne Theisen-Eaton
We can all agree that making it to the Olympics is no small feat. And if you’re a heptathlete, having…
What It Takes to Be a Great Coach
Being a hockey and soccer mom over the last few years has definitely given me some insight into what it takes to be a great (and not-so-great) coach. I’ve seen my two boys thrive under the leadership of a coach who really understood how to get the best from them and encouraged them to take chances, try hard and have fun. I’ve also comforted my youngest son after several practices where his coach continued to yell to the point that my son shut down and didn’t want to try at all. It was truly heartbreaking.
Why Every Mom Should Make Physical Fitness a Priority
If you want to make changes in your physical health but are intimidated and overwhelmed, here are a few ways to get and stay motivated on your fitness journey.
New Year’s Resolution Success With Mairlyn Smith
Did you resolve to eat healthier and be more active? Here’s how to stick to your goals and achieve those New Year’s resolutions.
If I Were Sugar…
Sugar is on the way out. What you need to know about the artificial sweeteners taking its place
Eat This Superfood to Beat the Heat During the Dog Days of Summer
Don’t go grabbing a sugar-loaded sports drink on summer’s hottest days. Reach for nutrient-rich watermelon, summer’s greatest superfood, instead.