Posts Tagged ‘fitness’

jazzercise: my love letter

29Jun12

After I wrote this story on discovering Jazzercise, I couldn’t wait to send it to one of my favorite instructors to show her just how much it has changed my life. She said, “Your story is my story. I stopped looking when I found Jazzercise.” I thought, “That’s a great line! I’m stealing it!” After […]


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best dance dvd workouts

06Apr12

I’m quite devoted to Jazzercise, so it was fun to see how the latest cardio dance DVDs stand up to my favorite workout. I don’t think any of them will replace class for me (I’m social!) but they’re great for travel or days I can’t get out.


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brett hoebel q&a

15Feb12

Can you be a foodie and stay fit? That’s one of the questions I posed to Brett Hoebel, a trainer who has helped contestants on The Biggest Loser and the Food Network’s Fat Chef. (Spoiler: Yes, you can!)


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teaching good health habits

14Dec11

Teacher Amy Wagner entered one of our Spry contests, and I was struck by her story about helping a student get in shape. Teachers are perpetually overworked and underpaid, but still many of them can’t resist investing time and energy outside the classroom to make their students’ lives better. I was happy to shine a […]


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my get-healthy gift guide

07Dec11

I did a series of gift guides for SpryLiving.com this holiday season. It’s fun to get paid to shop during the 9-to-5 hours, and I enjoyed the challenge to come up with health-related gifts that are still fun and don’t read as nags. Let me know what you think of my picks — and stay […]


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can video games get seniors in shape?

27Sep10

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top personal training advice

01Mar10

I had a lightbulb moment when interviewing several fitness experts for this feature for Community Health. Independently, they all said the same thing: it’s about the quality of your workouts, not the quantity. See what they said about making your exercise routine more efficient.


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guide to the healthiest holiday gifts

15Dec09

Writing for a living is great, but there’s nothing like being paid to shop. Check out my picks for healthy gifts your friends and family will love.


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build a budget home gym

04Dec09

Just in time for holiday shopping and New Year’s resolutions, check out my feature on creating a home gym that won’t break the bank.


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debunking women’s workout myths

08Oct09

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