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I recently became re-certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) and was reminded of the importance for everyone to know these important signs and steps to SAVE A LIFE! A notable change in the steps includes a much-easier-to-remember THIRTY CHEST COMPRESSIONS followed by TWO BREATHS, whether for an adult, child or infant. […]

Q. What’s the verdict on stretching? Should I do it before I lift? A. Stretching (increasing a muscle’s flexibility or range of motion [ROM] around a joint) is one of the most debated topics in the fitness field. Many swear by it while others never involve it in their program. When facing flexibility issues, you […]

…good for all ages!! 🙂 Valeo water bottles are still available for $10. For an extra flair to keep you gulping, try adding a few slices of lime to your water for some refreshing summer hydration. Ahhhh! So good.

Q. Do you think the average person should weigh themselves often (or even own a scale)? I guess I personally think that if you are living healthfully you shouldn’t worry too much about weight, but I also know weight is an indicator of health…A. Many of you know I’m not a huge advocate of scales […]

Rachael and my nephew, Myles 🙂 Runnin’ for Rachael!! This morning I got to do one of the coolest races I’ve ever heard of. The Lakeshore Miracle Run is described as one of the toughest 10K races in Michigan – 6.2 miles of pavement, trails, waterfront beach and dunes. I decided last night to take […]

Last Sunday I ventured out bright and early for the Grand Haven Festival of Races. The triathlon consisted of three distances: Sprint, Olympic and Half-Ironman (one of only a few in the country)….I did the Sprint 🙂 500m swim, 12.4 mile bikeand 3.1 mile run…(people often respond w/ an “oh, that’s not so bad” whenever […]

“When instituting change make small changes in many areas rather than massive change in one area.” — Vern Gambetta

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My sister, Tara, recently posted this on her blog. It encouraged me to think…no matter what stage of life we’re in, all of us can relate in some way to how much impact the presence – or absence – of even one piece of the pie makes. As much as physical health should be a […]

I’m sitting here eating a Pure Bar. Organic, Raw, Healthy and Delightful (just like the package says)! NO refined sugars, no trans fats, nothing artificial…! Created by Holland’s own Veronica Bosgraaf, these health bars were originally made with kids in mind, as an alternative to sugary snacks. They’ve become so popular, they are now sold […]

A. Train smarter, not harder. Ask yourself, whether for sport or general fitness, is my training… i. Ground-based (preferably standing) and closed-chain – feet or hands are connected to ground (return of power). ii. Multi-directional (3-planes of motion) (sagittal: front/back, frontal or lateral: side/side, transverse: w/ rotation or around). We all must be able to […]