It’s important to touch on water safety tips for the summer. Check out your local Red Cross for more information and to get CPR certified.

The Great Lakes have a high incident of drownings each year due to currents and other factors - click here to learn more

Water! Water! Water! - We are in the middle of the hot summer and we need a quick reminder on water and proper hydration.

You can protect yourself from the outside but you can also protect yourself with certain foods that help strengthen your skin against the harmful rays of the sun.

It’s summer and it’s hot and sunny. We need to protect ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun. We love sunshine! It’s actually healthy for you, but in small amounts

Here are my favorite tips to staying healthy in the sun!

This week is 4th of July and we are gearing up for parties and picnics. In today’s blog, I will give you some tips for having fun but also staying healthy on this holiday weekend.

Healthy 4th of July picnic choices:

This week I would like to talk about the importance of summer safety when it comes to swimming, biking and the sun. I believe this is an important topic because one, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1-4 and children 10-14 years of age. Two, July, August and September have the highest percentage of bicycle-related deaths. Lastly skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Below are a few suggestions on how to be proactive when it comes to these safety concerns. I have also added links to some national websites for more information. Be safe this summer!

Sun safety video

If you can take pleasure in fitness activities with those you love, it is more likely that you will have fun and stick to it on a regular basis. The key is to choose an activity that everyone will enjoy, so the whole family can spend time together. Listed below are some ideas of fitness activities you can try with your family this summer!

Everyone has different needs when it comes to picking the right running shoe. Many factors play a role in your decision – your weight, your biomechanics, the type of surface you run on, and lastly the shape of your feet. Shoes can be divided into three main categories, performance, stability, and neutral.

Performance – This type of running shoe is typically recommended for racing. They vary in degrees of support and cushioning, but they are generally narrower and lighter than other running shoes.

Most runners’ take in enough calories and nutrients, but the problem is the form. Most will consume energy bars, nutrient-enhanced drinks, and packaged foods to meet their demand. When real foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats are much better for you! If you follow these five rules every day, your body will get everything it needs for better running and better health.