If you are interested in trying yoga as a way getting in shape both physically and mentally, you may want to check out the free yoga classes being offered at the Public Library. The classes take place twice each Saturday at 9:45am and 11:00am. This is a great chance to relax and invigorate yourself with a nicely paced, instructor-led yoga class. All you need... [Read more...]

The West Palm Beach Public Library offers you the opportunity to get in mentally and physically each and every week. The library has an array of classes and workshops to help you stretch mentally. It also offers a wide variety of physical exercise classes. Each week, you can choose from pilates, yoga, tai-chi and even Latin cardio classes, for those of... [Read more...]

If you really think about it, donating blood is the ultimate in recycling. I mean you are allowing someone in need to reuse something of which you have plenty. So, I thought I would do a slightly different sort of go green post today by encouraging you to donate blood this month. You may not know this but hospitals and emergency treatment centers are hit hardest... [Read more...]

As a resident of Turtle Cove, you have access to some great features. One of those features is our health club sized fitness center. Our fitness center is state of the art and offers plenty of cardio and weight equipment. Or, maybe the gym things isn't right for you? Maybe you want something less regimented or a bit more relaxed? You can take long... [Read more...]

Today is the 35th annual Great American Smokeout. Yes the American Cancer Society has declared that today, November 18 is the day to QUIT smoking. Make a plan to quit smoking today or simply “bite the bullet” and quit smoking today. Today many people everywhere will quit smoking, so why not join them? You won’t be alone and you’re sure to have support... [Read more...]

Do you ever get that feeling that when you’re on the treadmill, you’re like a hamster on a wheel, just going round and round and round?  I know I do!  Unfortunately, that’s the rut we get ourselves into with workout routines.  I decided to change up my routine and do things that I wouldn’t ordinarily do. Here are my top 3 exercise routines: I... [Read more...]

I know barefoot running sounds like a bit of a contradiction but it exists! And it's better for you! Introducing Vibram Five Fingers! The typical human foot is an anatomical marvel of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. Like the rest of the body, to keep our feet healthy, they need to be... [Read more...]

Your work week can get pretty busy and at the end of the day who wants to exercise? We all know it's good for us but there are so many excuses we have to skip out on exercise. But would you exercise if you got the best exercise in only 30 minutes? You actually can, but you have to be willing to work for those 30 minutes. For your 30 minute exercise you'll... [Read more...]

Sometimes your exercise routine can get boring, I know mine does. I do the same routine everyday, I run for 30 minutes, weightlift for the next 30 and then do a step class for an hour. I'm getting bored of it actually, no matter how healthy I'm being. I've started looking for activities to break up my exercise routine so I don't stop altogether. Here are 3 great... [Read more...]

I know I am not alone when it comes to the afternoon crash. I get back from lunch and all I want to do is crawl up and take a nap. And while mid day siestas are expectable in other countries I have a feeling it wouldn't go over too well at my office. That is why I keep a case of Emergen-C in my desk draw. These little vitamin-c packets mix into a glass of water... [Read more...]

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