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Bones, Moans & Groans : A Lecture Series for Women
With the New Year come New Year’s resolutions… If you – or someone you know – made a resolution to get back into health, or take care of this nagging little pain here or there, Bon Secours is there to answer the call. Many programs are kicking off again this month, including our Bon Secours […]READ MORE
The (not-so) Secret to Weightloss
I hear the same question from men and women every week at the gym. They come up to me after I finish teaching Zumba and point to a specific, flabby part of their body and ask: “What exercise can I do to get rid of this?” My answer is the same every time. “Diet, cardio […]READ MORE
Are You Really Hungry?
Food is a beautiful thing. Baked brie and fresh grapes can be downright delectable whether I’m hungry or not. It’s hard to pass up garlic artichoke dip and baked pita chips with salt. Yet, many of us do. Maybe we’ve learned that there are other reasons why we’re lifting that fork to our mouths than […]READ MORE
Calorie Count In The Juice Aisle
When in the juice aisle, looking over a stretch of shelves packed with colors, claims and stats, you see plenty of key words: antioxidant, all-natural, 100%. However, when it comes to satisfying your thirst, think before you drink. Beverages can be a top source of sugar and empty calories – and it’s not just soft […]READ MORE
Beyond the Pyramid: Tips for Healthier Eating
When in the juice aisle, looking over a stretch of shelves packed with colors, claims and stats, you see plenty of key words: antioxidant, all-natural, 100%. However, when it comes to satisfying your thirst, think before you drink. Beverages can be a top source of sugar and empty calories – and it’s not just soft […]READ MORE
Injuries Strike Out Young Athletes
Anand Kapur, MD, family physician and director of sports medicine at InMotion Physical Therapy at Harbour View, said he sees young athletes with overuse injuries from little-leaguer’s elbow to rotator cuff injuries for swimmers. “Most parents played different sports in the fall and spring when they were young,” said Dr. Kapur. “Now, kids are specializing […]READ MORE
In Motion's Atheltic Training Director was quoted in an article about concussions!
Read the article quoting Kristin Thompson that ran in the Pilot over the weekend. Great job Kristin! http://hamptonroads.com/2011/01/crackin-heads-cut-down-number-concussions?cid=srchREAD MORE
Weight Loss Means Learning to Stick the Landing
I joined an online weight program exactly 2 months ago on a Monday night. I didn’t realize the importance of sign up day at the time, but I still look back on it as a fortuitous grab. My calories for the week reboot on Tuesday. My weeklies restack and my activity points bank empties on […]READ MORE
Learning to Go the Distance
Before they split up the rowing machines at our local gym my husband and I would sit down side by side, plug in our music players and tear up 8,000 meters. If you’ve never tried the rowing machine I highly recommend it, but bring your A game. Even professional (Olympic) rowers call it a high […]READ MORE