Fit Fridays with Holly Lowe Jones: The benefits of working out with a jump rope
Jumping rope is a great way to get in shape. It involves the entire body and is a high-impact exercise that burns a lot of
March 13, 2015
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Jumping rope is a great way to get in shape. It involves the entire body and is a high-impact exercise that burns a lot of
I have been running and competing in triathlon for 10 years. I began my journey into endurance sports with my end goal in mind: to
I’m sure you’ve seen the heart rate charts posted on the walls and cardio machines at your gym, but you aren’t sure how they apply
Running is one of the best ways to lose weight and get fit. However, many people find running frightening and think it’s something they could
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I fell in love with fitness in the ’90s around the time when step aerobics and strength training for women became wildly popular. As a teen,
As a former personal trainer, I had clients who effectively lost weight from both running and walking. I personally lost over 45 pounds after being
Curious as to how the Queen B maintains her fabulous physique? Thanks to a new vegan food service, fans of the “Drunk In Love” recording
In the run-up to their first ever Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks revealed the secret ingredient of their winning recipe. Each player was required to
Have you recently thrust yourself into a new workout regimen or started a new sport, only to find that you can barely move a couple
At some point in your fitness journey, you may have heard about the importance of eating foods that are “low on the glycemic index,” but
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Time and time again I’m asked by family, friends, clients, and people in general, “What should I eat if I want to lose weight and get
During my time as a personal trainer, I often gave my clients full body strength training routines. I believe in doing sets without rest and compound
2014 has come to a close, and the new year, as always, has ushered in thoughts of the changes we can make in our personal and
The holiday season can be a fun and exciting time of the year with festivities and great food. For many people, however, the holiday season
As I approach another birthday, I am reminded that it gets harder to maintain body weight and size as we age. The same diet plan
As 2014 draws to a close, many of us have already started to consider what old stuff (perhaps clothes and shoes or maybe even bad
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 in 5 Black women are overweight or obese. One of the biggest excuses Black women make
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