The pool can be a scary place. You have to wear a swimsuit (ack!), get your hair wet and know the rules of the road—er, swim lanes. But don't let that stop you! Water provides an excellent workout, especially for people with joint issues or... Read more
I recently swam laps for the first time since my childhood swimming lessons. The next day, when my muscles were sore and fatigued, I realized that there was much more to swimming than just splashing around. This gentle-but-challenging form of exercis... Read more
The only way to become a better runner is to run, but the more running replaces other exercises in your fitness program, the more likely you are to become injured, suffer from burnout, or develop muscular imbalances. So what's a runner to do (bes... Read more
While training one of my clients, we had a conversation that left me thinking for days. Elaine has been exercising with me for over 10 years, is in her seventies, and truly one of my role models. Her high energy, devotion to staying fit and healthy,... Read more
Are you exhausted on your quest to find the perfect remedy for your dry hair? If daily conditioning isn’t helping, there could be a myriad of underlying reasons for those lifeless locks. From chemical processes to too much heat exposure, the wa... Read more
193 I have been takeing 2000 iu of Vitamin D daily for a year! Not sure if that's to much ? Does anyone know the answer? Is it true that it helps with weight loss?... Read more
I am trying my best to lose 10 more pounds, seems like my weight is stuck and refuses to move any lower than what I am now. How much weight do you want to lose?I have lost 25 pounds in the past but not as easy loseing the last 10 pounds! 192... Read more
I do seated and standing cardio and some core and dumbell or bodyweight strength workouts, but today all of a sudden half way throught my seated cardio dancing workout my legs just wouldn't lift any more. My arms were burning far more than usual a... Read more
I am really excited to try SparkCoach as a way to help me keep my focus and be consistant in my efforts. I have already lost 130 pounds but have 134 to go. I will literally be 1/3 my size when I complete the weight loss journey. I know from experie... Read more
Hey guys, I've always put weight on my arms more then anywhere else and they always look out of proportion to my body. I have already lost half a stone in a month so I'm doing okay but it's just how to shift the weight off my arms. Now I am doing som... Read more
Last year shortly after school let out for the summer, our community suffered a tragedy. A happy, smart, and beautiful six-year-old little boy drowned in a swim club pool while attending a classmate's birthday party. What made this tragedy so shockin... Read more
An amazing thing happens when I get into a pool. I feel light and giddy. I feel like playing and doing flips. Silly me! I actually did one, even though it took me eight tries. Yes, I failed seven times in public, but the feeling of... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
