Olympic Dreams

Okay, with that Back to the Future reference in the last blog, and thinking about warmer days, I just had to post this one.  As a kid many will vouch for my passion for roller skating.  One of my best friends and I would literally spend HOURS (I’m not kidding…we could do this from sun-up [...]

You know you drive your car too much when…

So, today I had a reality check…  I decided to take the ol’ bike out for a spin to run a few errands in the neighborhood - typical stuff…library, dentist, merc.  On my way home there was a squaty little car headed my direction.  My immediate thought was a flashback to the 1984 hit movie [...]

The TRUTH about Diet and Exercise

A friend of mine passed along this GOOD NEWS and I thought it important enough to share and pass along to all of you!  Enjoy - especially if you’re “get in shape” New Year’s Resolution is not in such great shape!
 

 Diet Questions Answered

Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?

A: [...]

Resolution Rewind

What did I say!?!?  The Statesman this weekend confirmed my assertion that there’s no excuse for not getting active when you live in Boise…Even if it’s hard work.
 Check out the headline on the article (link below) by Pete Zimowsky:
Some of the best workouts in the Valley are in the Foothills
Exercising in the Foothills taxes the [...]

Fit it In! - Resolution #2

Fitness…  Who hasn’t put this one on their list of resolutions?  The good news is that if you live in Boise, you really don’t have an excuse! 
We have gazillions of trails right out our back door, not to mention the Boise Greenbelt.    Walking is one of THE BEST ways to start, so get [...]

Tough Resolve!

Tis’ that time again.  Have you come up with your list of New Year’s Resolutions?  If you need a little help, here’s the top 10 resolutions according to About.com…. (Click on the underlined heading for more articles about each resolution idea.)
1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends - Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, [...]