New Fitness Center opens in Henrico
By Sundra Hominik
Growing up in Jacksonville, Fla., Torrance Archie lived just a few a doors away from his neighborhood recreation center. Now Archie runs Henrico County’s newest recreation center.
He is senior coordinator at the Eastern Henrico County Recreation Center (EHRC), 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue. The center opened in October, 2011 and launched a full [...]
Fewer Calories Doesn’t Always Mean It’s Good For You
by Ronny Marie Tucker
Mark Haub, a professor of human nutrition at Kansas State University, put himself on a 10-week diet primarily consisting of Twinkies, Nutty bars and powdered donuts, according to CNN.com. Professor Haub managed to lose 27 lbs. while lowering his LDL levels, or bad cholesterol, and raising his HDL levels, or good cholesterol. [...]
Let’s Move!
by Ronny Marie Tucker
First Lady Michelle Obama started the Let’s Move campaign to tackle the national issue of childhood obesity. The goal is to provide kids, schools, families and communities with simple tools to eat better, be active and live healthier. While parents and guardians play a huge role in the health and wellness of [...]
Do It Yourself Workout
by Ronny Marie Tucker
Burn calories and build muscle with this “do-it-yourself” fitness plan. With or without weights, indoor or outdoor, design a plan that suits your needs. Constantly change your routine to avoid boredom or a plateau, when you stop seeing results. For instance, if you use the treadmill, try the track. Typically work out [...]
Get Sexy Legs in Time For Summer
by Ronny Marie Tucker
Summer is just around the corner. Are your legs ready for shorts and bathing suits? After a couple weeks of this workout, your legs will look so fantastic, you won’t want to wear pants anymore!
This ultimate leg routine is for intermediate to advanced exercisers and not recommended for those with knee [...]
