Strong Ideas

STRONG Idea: Get the Worm ... or the Cheese

Posted on November 04, 2013

We all know that we should be exercising on a regular basis, but when is the best time of day to workout? Morning or...

STRONG IDEA: Sick or Thirsty ... Revisited

Posted on October 29, 2013

Several weeks ago I wrote a post introducing a book about hydration: “You’re Not Sick, You’re Thirsty&rd...

STRONG IDEA: Plan Some Holiday Magic

Posted on October 22, 2013

Step into any retail establishment and you’ll be reminded that the holiday season is upon us. Halloween is rig...

STRONG IDEA: Narrow Your Priorities

Posted on October 16, 2013

I’ve been absent for a while, but I’m not going to apologize. I haven’t instructed a workout for a...

STRONG Idea: Journey Toward Your Goal

Posted on September 23, 2013

Yesterday I ran 14 miles. To some that sounds like a long way to run. To others, it’s not so impress...

STRONG IDEA: Improvise Your Exercise

Posted on September 16, 2013

I lead an early morning, outdoor workout three days per week…most weeks. I also, with the help of many other...

STRONG IDEA: Sick or Thirsty?

Posted on September 09, 2013

Drinking water is one of the simplest things we can do to improve overall wellness. Back in April I wrote a post&nbs...

STRONG IDEA: Seize the Holiday

Posted on September 03, 2013

Yesterday was Labor Day. My kids didn't have school, my husband was off work, and we planned to spend the day to...

STRONG IDEA: Top 10 Ways to Build an Active Family

Posted on August 27, 2013

As parents, we have an incredibly difficult job and it seems that our responsibilities are never ending. For starters, we...

STRONG IDEA: Rest and Rejuvenate ... The Magic Formula

Posted on August 19, 2013

Last week, I wrote about the 80/20 rule, which pertains to a balance of exercise and sensible nutrition. It’s...

STRONG IDEA: The 80/20 Weight Loss Rule

Posted on August 12, 2013

Our world is full of statistics. Some are based on scientific fact. Some are simply made up (76.6% of statisti...

STRONG IDEA: You Are What You Eat! (And More STRONG tidbits)

Posted on August 05, 2013

Have you ever spent three days at a conference with likeminded professionals? That’s what I just did. The fitn...

STRONG IDEA: Become a RUNNER

Posted on July 29, 2013

One of the most common phrases spoken by new exercisers (or even seasoned exercisers) is: “I’m not a runner.&r...

STRONG IDEA: Run for the Hills

Posted on July 22, 2013

STRONGIDEA: Run for the Hills I just returned from my family vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains,...

STRONG IDEA: Mountaintop Exercise; Take Your Vacation to the Next Level

Posted on July 15, 2013

I’m writing from the 3rd floor balcony of the beautiful Tree Tops Resort at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.&n...

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