Fitness types toss the term “core” around with little explanation, leaving many people confused and believing that ab work, like crunches, is strengthening their core. But this is not the case; the core is not simply the muscles on the front of your body. Nope. The core is three-dimensional,...

Superbowl is this Sunday, and many of you will be throwing or attending parties. Normally this involves four or more hours of nonstop snacking, so here are some healthy foods you can nosh on without compromising your health goals. Make them for you own party, or bring them along to share with your friends....

We are in the middle of cold and flu season , and folks seem to be falling like flies. The common cold viruses can live on surfaces for up to two days , which means if you are sharing your house with someone who is sick, you best pay attention to the household handles you share with your sick friend...

Filed under: Food and Nutrition , Celebrities and Entertainment Diet derailers are everywhere — in your house, in the grocery store, at work, at play, in your head even. Here, we’ll address the very things that throw us off course. Together, we’ll learn how to avoid our diet traps...

Filed under: Fitness , Motivation and Inspiration , The Passion Principle E very Monday, That’s Fit’s very own “charged up” wellness guru Laura Lewis presents The Passion Principle , a weekly guide that will help you achieve your greatest potential through words of inspiration,...

Filed under: Fitness Looking for a new, fun way to shape up that booty? How about going Bollywood? One of this year’s biggest movies, Slumdog Millionaire , isn’t just bringing attention to the stars of the film — it’s also shining a bit of light on a form of fitness that’s...

DrSugar is in the house and he’s answering your questions. Dear Dr. Sugar, Have you heard of Raynaud’s phenomenon? I have been dealing with this “phenomenon” turning my toes and fingers white and cold when skiing. Let me just say the sensation is not phenomenal. I am wondering if...

Filed under: Food and Nutrition Oh, how I miss my local farmer’s market. When I go shopping at the local grocery store, the produce department is kind of depressing. The other day the bell peppers were wrinkled and just begging to be put out of their misery. But carrots … carrots are the...

Filed under: Food and Nutrition , Diet and Weight Loss Diet derailers are everywhere — in your house, in the grocery store, at work, at play, in your head even. Here, we’ll address the very things that throw us off course. Together, we’ll learn how to avoid our diet traps — and...

In my house, the word “weekend” translates directly to “pancakes.” My girls love them, and I must admit I do to. These whole wheat pancakes, my form of carbo-loading, have powered many long weekend bike rides. As far as pancakes go, these are healthy – made with whole wheat,...