A Better You

What is energetic anatomy and how does it affect your wellbeing?

How many times have you said or heard the phrase, “I just don’t have the energy today”? I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. For the most part, we have a general understanding of what it feels like to be energized or to be drained. Unfortunately, because we all live busy lives a lot of... Read More

A Better You, Health, Local, Mental Health

August 6, 2014

Jump Like You Mean It

Self-doubt, procrastination, or plain laziness can keep us from pursuing positive lifestyle changes or fully enjoying a longtime interest. Renew your passion for goals, hobbies, and even everyday activities. Start taking care of yourself by eating healthy and incorporating exercise into your routine. This will increase your energy level and lead to a positive attitude... Read More

A Better You

August 6, 2014

Lead By Example

A constant goal of mine since making fitness my career nearly 20 years ago has been to lead by example. I hold myself to a higher standard because I take my career seriously along with my health and life. I have said this before and will continue to say it — “Our World’s Revolve Around... Read More

A Better You

July 3, 2014

Stay Consistent in Faith and Fitness

It did not take much to make me feel secure as a little girl. At the first sign of lightning during a summer storm I would run to get my little red flip flops. I thought that if I was wearing my rubber flip flops that I would be “grounded.” I could sit outside on... Read More

A Better You

July 3, 2014

Summer Break Fitness

Summer Break is here for most kids, teachers, and parents. This means more pools, programs, and healthy activities are available to everyone. If you have kids then you should be encouraging healthy activities and programs. Even if you do not have kids, you should look into healthy summer activities for yourself, family, and friends. Take... Read More

A Better You

May 27, 2014

Be One of a Kind…Not Part of the Crowd

From Fitness Professional Suzanne Stowe of Train With Suzanne: I recently met two of my children and their prom dates to take pictures at the fountain, the newest addition to our downtown area. The fountain made a beautiful background. Although there were numerous couples and groups posing for similar shots, with the same background, there... Read More

A Better You

May 27, 2014

If You Could See the Tears, Then You Would Understand

From Fitness Professional Dave Gluhareff of Train With Dave: The following piece came about one Saturday morning as I was researching for this column. After a few minutes of putting onto paper feelings of prior discussions with people struggling to get healthy, the following evolved. This was meant to be part of a larger article,... Read More

A Better You

April 29, 2014

Take Control: Get Healthy

From Fitness Professional Dave Gluhareff of Train With Dave: The Problems I have with Diets! Fad diet plans can create an adverse effect on a person wishing to get in shape. Many times the person gains the original weight back, plus more, and never really gets healthier or stronger. In order to see through the... Read More

A Better You

March 20, 2014

Spring…a Health & Fitness Renaissance!

From Fitness Professional Dave Gluhareff of Train With Dave Spring is about to blossom right around the corner. Aside from getting in great abdominal workouts from sneezing due to the pollen here, spring affords the opportunity to get back outdoors more and get healthier. Spring in Southside Virginia is absolutely gorgeous and wakes up a... Read More

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February 19, 2014

Strength Running

The Key to Getting Into Great Shape Weakness is one of the biggest hurdles people face when trying to get into shape. I’m referring to physical weakness, not mental. But when trying to get into shape, physical weakness can overstep boundaries and become mental. I can’t tell you how many times I speak to people who... Read More

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