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'Tis the season for colds and the flu, and it's also New Year's resolution time. Couple those together, and I've seen one too many sick Sallies in the Saturday morning yoga class I teach. This Vinyasa style class is fast and sweaty, so I get a lot of type A personality students who like to work hard. That also means they feel bad missing a class. Last weekend, one person came dragging in with her Read more
DrSugar is in the house! She's here to answer your health-related questions, and this week she's discussing training after a cold. Dear DrSugar, I'm training for my first half marathon. I'm getting rid of a lingering cold but I'm still trying to keep up with my training so I don't fall behind but it has been difficult. I can't run without my heart racing and having to stop after a minute or so Read more
Hi Fit - As we enter into cold and flu season, I have always struggled with whether I should continue to exercise when I get sick or not. If you know the answer, could you do a post on the subject and let us know? Thanks! — Sneezy Louise Since cold and flu season started a lot of folks have asked me if they should workout if they're sick. Well, a good rule of thumb when figuring out the answer Read more
You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more
Being sick sucks — especially when you're a fitness fanatic. Even if you've passed the "neck check" and seem OK to work out, you should still err on the side of caution since exercise can exacerbate anything worse than a minor cold. Our tips for exercising on a sick day? Take a few days off, lower the intensity of your normal workout by at least half, or go for one of these lower-impact Read more
Stuff happens, and when it does, it can mess up your regular workout routine. Whether a previous day's workout has left you too sore to sit or a night on the town has you dreading gym time, there are all sorts of reasons to feel like your workout for the day will be extra difficult. But with a few modifications, you can make the most of your sweat session and just like that, feel proud that Read more
Muscle building is an important component of any exercise routine, but are you strength training the right way? Here are five common myths about muscles, and why they aren't true. Heavy weights make you bulk up: It's a common belief: lifting heavy weights will have you looking more bodybuilder than long and lean. But in reality, your muscles won't get Ms. Olympia-sized from lifting a 20-pound Read more
When it comes to the gynecologist, I'm all about making sure I schedule an appointment according to the recommended guidelines. When it comes to the rest of my body, however, I usually never see a doctor unless I'm feeling sick. The cost of appointments, even if you have insurance, can prevent some people from seeing their doctor when they don't feel they need to, but an annual checkup with your Read more
On this week's episode of Glee, things are taken to a whole new world of drama. I knew the Winter finale episode "On My Way" was going to be big, but I didn't really know what I was getting into. The New Directions head to Regionals to take on the Warblers, but the whole show choir thing feels a little trite as tragedy after tragedy takes place in the community. The episode feels a little (OK, Read more
It's almost Valentine's Day, and that may mean you've got chocolate on your mind. Though you may be fearing the amount of calories in those heart-shaped boxes, there are many reasons to love Valentine's Day sweet treats. In fact, here are five healthy reasons to eat dark chocolate. It helps you exercise longer: A recent study found that eating a tiny amount of dark chocolate before a workout Read more
