Two women walk into a bar and ask, “Where’s the gym?” “Who’s Jim,” asks the bartender. The only person here is me, and I’m Hume. “Hume Cronyn the actor?” asks one of the women. “No,” he says, “Hume Moore.” Okay, it’s National Women’s Health Week and HUMOR helps your health in these ways…
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Exercise Kindness
Why am I writing about grief and loss on a blog about healthy living? Because I believe that all of us have a responsibility to reach out to those who have fallen out of health, both physical and mental. You do not need to have special training to be kind, smile at others, share a hug, or …
3 Top Natural Living Trends: Be Free!
Having just spent four fun, fab, furiously paced days at the Natural Products Expo West event, we noticed certain healthy living trends. Chances are YOU are contributing to these trends. In the natural and organic world, it’s all about being FREE: gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, soy-free, GMO-free, guilt-free! We noticed 3 trends in particular, which are …
Wrong & Right Way: StairClimber and Treadmill
Did you know there was a wrong and right way to hit the treadmill and stairclimber? One look around the cardio equipment area of a gym and you’ll see all kinds of crazy, painful form. The three most common mistakes we’ve seen year after year are …
3 Tips for Preventing Shin Splints
Do you want to prevent shin splints? Of course you do! Whether you are a runner, walker, or simply someone who gives too much love to your calf muscles and neglects your lonely shin muscles, it’s easy to prevent pain. And it’s actually quite easy if you follow our exercise tips. Our first tip is to…
Chin Check: Get Better Posture-Part 7
If you are like most people, you want to get ahead in life. The metaphor exists for a good reason. Many people literally stick their head ahead as they advance in life. Such “get-aheaders” are technically called “forward head thrusters.” Guess what? Odds are good (or would that be “bad”?) that YOU are a forward head thruster. How can you know? And what does it matter?
Brace for Good News About Bad Knees
Do sore knees threaten to keep you from working out? Then exercise your right to protect and strengthen them. But how? Brace yourself for our suggestions.
Does Working Out Suck?
Do you think working out sucks? Most people do. But the alternatives suck more. What would get YOU motivated to move? What could happen if you don’t? We read Chuck Runyon’s book “Working Out Sucks,” and thought you’d like to hear about this “in your face” wake-up call.
All Sizes Welcome: Fitness Pros Want YOU in their Classes and Clubs
It can be daunting and downright scary to enter a fitness club, especially when you’re new or not in so-called “perfect” shape. Fitness clubs are not for the Already Fit; they are for YOU! We want to invite and welcome you to group fitness classes.
Preventing Shin Splints
When you go by the name “Splintergirl” it’s probably inevitable that you’ll get shin splints eventually. Amy wants to know the best way to strengthen her shins AFTER she recovers from the pain, but before her upcoming half marathon. Run, Amy, Run…but first click on the title to read our advice!
