When working out, the most critical part is the warm-up. Your workout simply won’t WORK OUT unless you have prepared your body for the demands it will soon encounter and skipping this important step will lead to both ineffective training and potentially serious injury. A pre-workout warm-up serves two major purposes—to enhance performance and prevent … Continue reading The First 10 Minutes
By Jeanine Dorman, Lactation Consultant with Berks County Breastfeeding Coalition One can’t talk about breastfeeding without talking about the benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is beneficial for both the mother as well as the baby. It is species specific and every mother’s milk is specifically designed for her baby. A mother’s milk changes throughout the day … Continue reading The Truth About Breastfeeding
by Rachel Romig Makes 8 servings (perfect for dinner then lunch on the weekend after a good snow shovel!) Ingredients: 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 2 lbs. ground turkey 2 onions – chopped 1 green pepper – chopped 2 35oz. cans Italian style tomatoes (I use one can chopped & 1 can … Continue reading Louiselle Two Bean Chili
by: Debbie Stiller, Director of Wellness and Aquatics / Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex A friend of mine just asked my opinion on wearable fitness trackers. She wonders if seeing that thing on her wrist will motivate her to move. She is wondering if it will make her more accountable … more able to stick … Continue reading Love Thyself For Long-Lasting Change
