Competitive Edge

Some activities require specific gear, and learning about buying gear is your responsibility as you learn the sport or activity. You should always use the safety gear recommended for your chosen activity, such as a helmet and knee pads, and learn about the use and proper fit of such safety equipment. If you are just […]READ MORE

Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice has no added sugar, colorants, or cheap filler juices. It is a great source of potassium and is gluten-free. It can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores and comes with blueberry, cranberry, cherry, mango, kiwi, and nectarine. Pomegranate juice has been shown in clinical studies to […]READ MORE

This recipe for summer peach and tomato salsa comes from our Registered Dietitian at Chilled Ponds in Greenbrier– Lauren Barkan, RD. Ingredients: 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 pound ripe peaches, pitted and cut into wedges 1/4 pound heirloom beefsteak tomatoes, cut into thick wedges 1/4 pound heirloom cherry or pear tomatoes, halved 1 […]READ MORE

A diet rich in vegetables helps reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and obesity. One method for increasing your vegetable intake is adding a salad to each meal or eating a salad as a main dish (with a 3-4 ounce protein source). Adding vegetables to your diet will also help you meet your […]READ MORE

Still looking for the perfect training camp this summer? Want to focus on improving your athletic performance in time for the Fall season? Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance is now offering three separate months of summer speed and agility camps!READ MORE

Kristin Thompson, MEd, ATC, athletic training coordinator with Bon Secours In Motion, helps athletes and those who want to lose weight to maximize their fitness regimen. Below, Kristin shares some of her most commonly asked questions: Why am I sore after I exercise? Most people who exercise are sore two days after they work out. […]READ MORE

Each year, kids between the ages of 8 and 15 take part in the Bon Secours In Motion Baseball Camp at Harbor Park. This program allows children to learn many vital skills of baseball as taught by coaches and players of the Tides. 2011 Bon Secours In Motion Baseball Camp The camp includes quality instruction […]READ MORE

Five or more servings of fruit will give you many vitamins and minerals needed for health. Include all the colors of fruits in your diet as each color represents a different antioxidant and vitamin composition. Try making parfaits using yogurt and fruit topped with a sprinkle of nuts. Fruits can also be added to smoothies […]READ MORE

There’s no denying that moving more offers a variety of benefits for your overall health and wellness. An active life can help you to maintain a healthy weight, build heart health, strengthen your muscles and joints, improve your brain performance, and relieve stress while promoting better mental health and sleep. Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle […]READ MORE

Learning how to eat right is one key way to promote your overall health and well-being. Eating correctly can help you lose weight, look and feel better, and avoid or manage chronic health conditions. Poor nutrition and obesity are among America’s gravest health concerns. In 2008, obesity-related health care costs were estimated to be as […]READ MORE