Category Archives: Fitness

I’ve heard a lot about the health benefits of acai berries. Are they really a miracle fruit or is it just a bunch of hype?

The acai berry has received a huge boost in popularity when Dr. Perricone picked it as one of his top–ten, anti-aging superfoods and it was sequentially featured on “Oprah.” The instant thrust into the spotlight, partnered with Oprah’s seal of … Continue reading

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I just signed up to run a marathon this fall, but now I am wondering what I was thinking? Do you have any training tips for running a marathon?

Congratulations on signing up for your first marathon! I ran my first marathon in January at Disney World and I’m planning to run the Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon this year. Finishing a marathon is an accomplishment that less than one … Continue reading

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How can I stay motivated to exercise during the cold winter months? When the temperature drops, so does my motivation. Some mornings I have to force myself out of bed to exercise.

Cold weather can discourage even the most motivated exerciser, but you don’t have to let those chilly mornings halt your exercise until spring. Try out these tips to stay motivated on those mornings when you just want to curl back … Continue reading

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