As a fitness professional, I have had the privilege of working with many clients, from teenagers to retirees, weekend warrior to athlete. Before we ever do any exercise, I sit every single person down for a thorough evaluation. Together, we…
For those who haven’t explored Tampa lately, you really don’t know what you are missing. Extensive renovations to the city’s parks and green spaces means Tampa now sports an outdoor fitness park at every turn. In fact, Tampa has all…
Florida’s Gulf Coast naturally lends itself to healthy eating. Year round access to fresh fish, locally grown produce and farm-to-table ingredients constantly flow into the healthy restaurants Tampa seems to have on every corner. In fact, when it comes to…
There is a reason why people love Orlando. Central Florida’s temperate climate means you don’t have to factor weather into your outdoor plans unless it is the hour per day it rains during “rainy season” (May through October). Even then,…
In a land of princesses and parks, Orlando has tourism down to a science. Visitors from all over the globe flock to the city to experience one-of-a-kind entertainment. But it’s the locals who reap the benefits of all the healthy…
There is nothing better than finishing a workout strong. The feeling of pushing yourself to new heights and surpassing goals that seemed impossible just days before is its own kind of high. But before you celebrate your accomplishments, take time…
There’s nothing quite like getting into a warm shower on a cold morning. You feel loose, you feel alive and, most importantly, you feel ready to tackle whatever life will throw at you next. The same thing goes for warming…
If running a marathon seems crazy to people who have never experienced the thrill of crossing the finish line, you can take heart that running a half marathon only seems half crazy to those people. In reality, a half marathon…
Last year alone, 54 million American had a membership to a gym. 80 percent of them never used it. Of those that did, half never worked out, but went to the gym to “check out members” or to look for…
Philadelphians are some of the most resilient people out there – just ask one of us! Rain, snow or sunshine – it seems like every outdoor exercise park in Philadelphia is always teeming with life. But where do you go…