Fitness
Diary of a Fit Patriot: BOSU: Balancing Fun & Fitness
By: Alison M. Hall What is that strange mushroom-top looking blue thing you see in the group exercise room, stretch room, and fitness floor? It’s a BOSU Balance Trainer. BOSU is an acronym for Both Sides Utilized. David Weck introduced this half-dome piece of fitness equipment in 2000. Stories told at fitness conferences say he […]
Diary of a Happy Yogi: Headstands
By: Ashley Whimpey An inversion in the air is a gross layer of smog from car and factory exhaust that can’t raise up and away. An inversion in yoga is putting your head below your hips in a lovely, brain blood flow stimulating experience. Such a large definition means there are lots of options for […]
Diary of a Fit Patriot: Shoes!
By: Alison M. Hall I’ve been asked, “Do you pick up new fitness activities just so you can buy new shoes?” No, I don’t, but it’s an added perk for a shoe-lover like myself. While I like the look of heels as much as Carrie Bradshaw, I own maybe 3 pairs, and I cannot walk […]
Working Out Without Actually Working Out
Working Out Without Actually Working Out Working out and exercising doesn’t always mean going to the gym for an hour of running or weightlifting. Let’s face it; going to the gym can be a hassle. Sometimes you would rather skip the gym for some other activity. The glory of fitness is the fithappens everywhere. You just have […]
Winter Workouts
Northern Virginia saw more snow earlier this week. Fortunately, the weather is nice and the sun still shines long enough for people to get outside and be active. The weather appears to be warming up and an early spring may be on the way. If the weather continues to be cold and icy, don’t worry! […]
Diary of a Fit Patriot: Journey To a Half IronMan Triathlon
By: Alison M. Hall I promised in an earlier post that I’d write about my crazy adventure competing in an IronMan 70.3 Triathlon. My friend only agreed to run a marathon with me if I would sign up for the EagleMan IronMan 70.3 with her. A 70.3 triathlon is half the distance of a full Iron-distance […]
Diary of a Fit Patriot: At the Barre
By: Alison M. Hall Do you spend time at the JC, AFC, or RAC? You can participate in Mason Recreation’s Barre classes at any of these three locations. But what is Barre? Rachel Gill, Barre instructor at the AFC, describes the class as “an exciting and new program that strengthens, tones, and improves balance and […]