FitFocused
It's still ski season up in the mountains, so get up off that couch and take to the slopes! Our fitness guru Allison Duxbury has exercises galore to prepare you for your snowtime activities, but the beauty of them is that they'll still do you a power of good even if you're really one for the sun. Read More ...
Allison Duxbury Published 03/16/10 |
Shorter Days but I Still Need to Keep Fit ... How?
Here's another of our promised Thanksgiving "goodies" and this time it's our fitness guru Allison Duxbury, who's back with some seasonal offerings on how not to become a couch-potato during the upcoming holidays. One of her ideas is the Turkey Trot tomorrow at Hammonassett - we may see you there! Read More ...
Allison Duxbury Published 11/25/09 |
Financial Fitness That Makes Sense
Our fearless fitness friend Allison Duxbury has an eye on financial matters this month because she's detecting a relationship between the stress many of us are feeling as the money markets reel and our desire to keep fit. In this enlightening column Allison explains why, in these difficult times, it's more important than ever to stay fit and focused. Read More ...
Allison Duxbury Published 05/15/09 |
Let's Focus on Senior Fitness
This month our fitness guru Allison Duxbury focuses on the senior segment of the population. She reminds us that in the US, "One third of adults aged 65 and older fall each year" and offers a number of suggestions relating to avoiding that issue as well as numerous others that become increasingly significant as the years advance. Read More ...
Allison Duxbury Published 03/24/09 |
Packing in Holiday Fun Without Packing on Holiday Pounds
It's the holidays and for many of us that means not only presents and parties ... but also pounds - lots of them - clearly visible both on our scales and in other places we choose not to mention. So how do you enjoy the festive season, but avoid eating too much and exercising too little? Our fitness expert Allison Duxbury of Lyme has the answer - along with a host of useful tips. Read More ...
Allison Duxbury Published 12/22/08 |
The Beauty of the (Stability) Ball
This month our fitness expert, Allison Duxbury of Lyme, explains the value of using a stability ball in your workout, especially if you're a, "Middle-Aged Mortal!" The ball not only enhances balance and core strength, but is also a major contributor towards a healthy back. What is core strength is and why is it so important? Read More ...
Allison Duxbury Published 10/14/08 |
Cool Exercise in the Hot Summer
To misquote ... "Baby, it's hot outside," but think about where it's cool ... Yes, our fitness expert Allison Duxbury tells us in the latest of her popular columns why exercise in the water is a both pleasant and benficial experience in the summer. Aqua-fitness, she explains, has many advantages, which include working some of those flabby muscles that are rarely used on land. Read More ...
By Allison Duxbury Published 07/14/08 |
Get Thin, Calm Down
Feeling a little frazzled? Then it's time to read this month's column by our health and exercise expert, Allison Duxbury. She discusses how increasing exercise can actually reduce your stress levels. Get thin and calm down - certainly sounds like a winner to us! Read More ...
Published 04/30/08 - 1 opinion posted |
Consistency is Key
Yet another writer joins the LymeLine team today! We're very pleased to welcome Allison Duxbury from Lyme, who is going to author a monthly column entitled "Fit Focused." As spring bursts upon us, it's a good time to start work on losing those extra pounds that appeared from nowhere during the winter months. Duxbury, a fitness expert, offers some tips to help. Read More ...
Published 03/31/08 |
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