Health & Fitness
Running to the beat: Music and sports
September 26, 2010
Running to the beat: Music and sports
In our fitness article last week, we discussed using music as a motivation to push one’s self to work out.…
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
September 19, 2010
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Trust me, I know the feeling! Every once in a while (read: every other day) I, too, get tired of…
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
September 13, 2010
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
As you board the plane heading west to New York or east to Hong Kong, you might be practically thinking…
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
September 5, 2010
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
When planning your workout routine, a personal trainer can make--or break--your plans to accomplish the fitness goals you have been…
Sports injuries: Treating painful shin splints
August 23, 2010
Sports injuries: Treating painful shin splints
Anyone who has ramped up their fitness routine has had to deal with muscle aches and pains--and, in some cases,…
Breaking the circle: Fixing fitness redundancies
August 15, 2010
Breaking the circle: Fixing fitness redundancies
It is amazing how much information you can get about someone’s personal life when you are their fitness instructor, I…
Summertime fasting: Some tips from health experts
August 12, 2010
Summertime fasting: Some tips from health experts
This year, Ramadan falls in August--one of the hottest months of the year. Therefore, consider the following tips from health…
Step one: Choosing the right fitness program
August 8, 2010
Step one: Choosing the right fitness program
Planning a fitness program is a lifelong progress. The aim of attaining better fitness and losing weight depends mainly on…
Ramadan fitness: Eating right, keeping trim
August 1, 2010
Ramadan fitness: Eating right, keeping trim
Ramadan isn't the best time to start working on your fitness. The Islamic holy month is marked by iftar invitations,…
Summer fitness: Firming up that tummy
July 18, 2010
Summer fitness: Firming up that tummy
While sunbathing on the beach, it’s hard to fight off that persistent body insecurity. Some people fear revealing their bodies,…