Fit Fridays with Holly Lowe Jones: How extreme sports changed my life
I’ve always been a bit fearless. Even as a child, I was willing to explore the unknown, even if it frightened me. I love a
April 24, 2015
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I’ve always been a bit fearless. Even as a child, I was willing to explore the unknown, even if it frightened me. I love a
Can you run 10 miles before fatigue starts to set in, or do you feel tired after only a few minutes of exercise? Understanding exercise-related fatigue
I have been exercising in my living room since I was 15 years old. It’s convenient, cost-effective and time-efficient. After the birth of my twins,
As an endurance athlete, I’ve lost up to two pounds of water weight in a training session. I’ve learned to pay close attention to my
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
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
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
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
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
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
As a triathlete and former personal trainer, I am frequently asked if I lift weights. Despite my muscular and toned physique, I don’t adhere to
After weighing close to 200 pounds while pregnant with twins, I had a lot of work to do to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Soon
Black women are putting their health at risk as obesity rates continue to climb within this population. Here are some of the myths that exist
Cardio is underrated. When asked for my advice and opinion on how to allocate time in the gym, I always emphasize the importance of cardio,
