My kids have been growing up through every season with Rogy, who wouldn’t be with us if not for Young-Williams Animal Center. And our family would not be complete now without Molli. Both dogs are rescues from Young-Williams. I can’t imagine what home would like without them. Now the center that helps hundreds and hundreds […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center, as part of the #teamNFC program. She’s laser focused on helping you get the most out of your fitness routine. She’s a gentle, but fierce trainer. And you’ll find Julie Smith at the National Fitness Center Tazewell Pike location. She helped me […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center, as part of the #teamNFC program. Waterslides, fountains, lap pools and more provide options for individuals and families are your local fitness center. The end of May is a time of anticipation for the opening of outdoor pools. There, adequate sunscreen can […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center, as part of the #teamNFC program. Your personal trainer has the best answer to your question about how you should be spending time at the gym for maximum effectiveness. If you don’t have a pt, your next best person to talk with […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center, as part of the #teamNFC program. Just like everywhere else you like to frequent, a fitness center is a community. Some rules of conduct are written, while many are unwritten. Here are a few reminders about etiquette. 1) Observe the written rules. […]
This post is in cooperation with National Fitness Center, where I am proud to take part in the #teamNFC program! How do you weatherproof your fitness routine? Spring will soon be calling us outdoors. Yet, some of the coldest days of the year seem to be those late winter and early spring days, don’t they? […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center, as part of the #teamNFC program. It’s enough that we all face real challenges to live better, lose weight and find success. It’s doubly challenging if part of what we are up against are myths. I appreciate that the fitness pros at […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center. We’ve all been there, more interested in cozying up to a winter fireplace (or television) and sipping hot cocoa than in getting off the couch to move. As the season of short winter days tends to send us indoors and lessen our […]
I’m proud to take part in the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center. How fast do you run your mile? Hint: if you’re going for any sort of world record, that would have to be well under four minutes for one mile. Under four minutes. Incredible, isn’t it? On the other end of the spectrum, […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center. We all want to get or stay fit, feel strong and be happier, don’t we? Swimming or any exercise in the water offers countless benefits like this. The Centers for Disease Control reports that aquatics can improve your physical as well as […]
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