Your Must-Do List for March
Spring forward with the new season, which begins on March 20. Make the most of the extra daylight by spending more time outdoors and trying a new activity. It’s also a good time to spring-clean your life and surroundings. Here are other things to add to your March must-do list: March is … … Women’s History Month. It’s also the 100th anniversary of International Women’s History Day, which we celebrate 24/7. Join the celebration by paying extra attention to your present... Read More
What’s Your Holiday Fitness Plan?
Our Walk New York to L.A. fitness challenge is drawing to a close, but it was only the jumping-off point for your next goal! How are you keeping it moving through the holidays? The first readers who tell us in the comments section below will get a fitness DVD, gadget or workout clothes until the Heart & Soul fitness closet is empty! Say it in a couple of sentences, and don’t forget to include your clothing sizes! Read More
Disney Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Reduce Childhood Obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama’s mission to help curb childhood obesity recently got a big boost. The Walt Disney Company launched Disney Magic of Healthy Living – a national multimedia initiative that features the First Lady and Disney’s biggest stars. “I am thrilled to join Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living effort and communicate this powerful message,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “Earlier this year, I launched Let’s Move! with the... Read More
Walk New York to L.A.: Is Your City in Shape?
How fit is your city? The American College of Sports Medicine gave the nation a fitness check-up and just released the American Fitness Index. The AFI data report reflects a composite of preventive health behaviors, levels of chronic disease conditions, health care access, and community resources and policies that support physical activity. Measures include strong walkability factors like parks, recreation centers, public transit and the percentage of people who walk and bicycle... Read More
Walk New York to L.A.: It’s Okay to Give Yourself a Break
Don’t spin your wheels and get stuck. Here’s how to avoid overtraining: Use the 10 percent rule. Don’t increase distance, speed, weight, repetitions or intensity by more than 10 percent each week. Stay hydrated. Always a good plan. Especially important because water helps remove the waste products created by your muscles. Rest. All the hard work is for nothing if you don’t give your body time to recover. Take a break at least one day a week. Try active recovery. Swap a... Read More
2010 Fitness Challenge: Walk NYC to L.A. With Heart & Soul
Are you ready to shape up, get healthy and accept a challenge? Then lace up your shoes, put on your jacket and grab your iPod. We’re walking to Los Angeles! Over the next 12 months we’ll cover 2,462 miles—the distance between New York City and Los Angeles. That’s right. New York to L.A. We officially kick off in January—just in time to help you to keep those New Year’s fitness resolutions. But don’t wait. Start logging your steps now. The steps you take after you... Read More
Totally Fit
“For anyone with jubbily bits, I’m going to tighten you up, make you laugh and enjoy your workout no matter what level of fitness you are,” says Mel B, the former Spice Girl whose body is a walking advertisement for her new 28-day, stay-in-shape plan in the three DVD set “Totally Fit.” Disc 1: You get a 60-minute workout broken into two 30-minute sessions. The cardio portion is an aerobic workout to pumping dance tracks that burns fat, increases... Read More
Boot Camp Tips
Ewunike Akpan, who runs 10-week C.O.R.E. Boot Camps for women and men in Washington, D.C., has these tips for finding the best boot camp for you: • Look for a trainer certified by national organizations such as ACSM, AFAA, ACE, NASM and NSCA. • Get clearance from your doctor, even if you’re healthy. • Try a free introductory session. • Choose how much time and money you can commit. Boot camps vary but tend to run four... Read More
