Tag: Fitness/Exercise

  • Kettle Bells

    A vat of kettle bells Kettle Bells have been around for a while but are just gaining popularity as the workout du jour. You can get a great workout from them and they are really versatile.  The only thing I find is that many gyms don’t have them and have seen people bring their own.…

  • Weekends are for fun

    I’m just out and about enjoying the day. The DC area is having a gorgeous weather day and I am taking full advantage of it. I am running the AOL 5K tomorrow morning so I am resting up. I hope where ever you are – you are being active and having fun! That’s what weekends…

  • Exercise doesn’t just have to be Gym Time…

    Simple Ways to Make Exercise a Part of Your Everyday Life Some great general tips on how to work in exercise in the regular course of life. We all need to be reminded that exercise doesn’t just have to be about time in the gym… It’s a mistake to assume that exercise is something that…

  • 5 Key Reminders to finding Balance

    Here is an excerpt from Brian’s blog – he is the trainer I worked with today. Always good to remind yourself of some key things: Balance to find fat loss – 5 keys « BW-PT.com. So here it is: 5 key things to remember 1. Do not starve yourself – find the balance 2. Do…

  • BW-PT Strength Training

    My back is feeling better after 2 full days of rest – no running, no lifting, no core work. Good ole fashion rest. So I knew I was going to do something active today. I tried a kettlebell training class and then went for a 3 mi run. One of the things that I am…

  • World Fitness Day 2010

    The brainchild of Jane Fonda, World Fitness Day marks an annual initiative to highlight the importance of staying active and getting fit throughout life. In a recent interview, Fonda said of World Fitness Day: “Not only will it be a tremendous amount of fun and a spectacular celebration of good health, it is an amazing…

  • Sport & Health coming to Brambleton – Special Rates available through April 30

    For those of you in Loudoun County, Ashburn Area – A New Sport and Health is offering Pre-Sale Savings on Membership Rates before May 1st: The countdown is on! Brambleton Sport&Health Club is on schedule to open in June 2010. Don’t miss your chance to join before pre-sale prices go up May 1! Already joined?…

  • I am losing patience…

    So i am going to be honest here — being so incapacitated is getting me depressed. I know it’s only been 3 days but when you are someone who is used to being so active — not being able to move around has a lot of power to affect you mood. I am going to…

  • aol. 5k Run

    aol. is very near and dear to my heart. They are starting a 5k Spring Into Summer 5k and fun run on Sunday, May 16th. The Inaugural AOL Spring into Summer 5k and Fun Run will be held on May 16, 2010 at AOL’s Dulles campus in commemoration of AOL’s 25th Anniversary. Proceeds from the…

  • A Trainer Tells All – What I Have Learned About Health and Fitness

    I know this is a long list of information but each bullet gives a really strong, valid point regarding getting fit.  While I don’t agree with everything, I do agree with most and aspire to be at the place he is referring to. Take a moment and read the list below – I bet you…