By Amy Thoma Are you considering a fall marathon or half marathon? I have good and bad news for you—it’s time to get out there and start training! The fall racing season in Sacramento is fantastic. It starts with the Buffalo Stampede 10-miler and ends with the California International Marathon with tons of fun...
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In case you didn’t notice May was Health/Fitness/Nutrition month at GOTG. The idea was to bring our readers a more serious take on “getting ready for bikini season.” So we had articles on athletic fashion, eating disorders, plastic surgery, nutrition (see also here and here), the importance of collecting your family health history, recommitting to...
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By TJ Watkins The following are some of the most popular questions I get from my mostly female clientele. Some of the questions are set in mythology – while others are set in the behavioral condition space - but all of them provide a clear understanding of what is required to build a strong body...
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By Amy Thoma Sacramento is a great town for running. In fact, Men’s Health just ranked us as one of the top 15 fittest cities in the U.S. And if you’re interested in running your first or 50th 5k, there are some great options for you! If you’ve never run a 5k, there’s no...
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By: Nicole Geurin, RD It’s that time of year again… Wedding Season! Weddings are fun and memorable occasions, but, between the drinks, cake and buffets; they are not always the healthiest events. Here are some tips to help keep you from over-indulging one too many times this season.
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By: Wahida Sharman, occupational therapist and owner of the EPY Center, certified Pilates and Gryotonic instruction. Derived from the word “gyro” (meaning ring, spiral or circle) and “tonic” (to tone or invigorate), Gyrotonic training helps to increase range of motion, coordination, and strength by performing prescribed graceful, circular motions. A few years ago, I was...
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By Molly DeFrank I recently quit my gym membership. It was time. For crying out loud, I hadn’t worked out at the gym since February. Of 2009. Seriously. My last workout coincided with the revelation that I was pregnant. Morning sickness promptly introduced me to her awesome friends: afternoon sickness, evening sickness and worst-possible-timing...
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By Ashlee Gadd Pepperoni pizza. Turkey burgers. Chicken tacos. These are a few of my favorite things, and just a few of the items I gave up in the month of April as I embarked upon a personal 30-day vegetarian challenge. Call me crazy, but I’ve always wanted to try vegetarianism, mostly out of...
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By TJ Watkins Many people are under the impression that exercise is just about staying physically fit and healthy, but this is just a few of the benefits of exercise. To me, the primary benefit around choosing an exercise program is the mental strength it unveils in the individual and how that translates into...
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By Laura Braden A few questions… Do you live on the grid? Do you work on the grid? Do you have children? Did you know you can burn approx 280 calories an hour during a light bike ride? If you answered yes to #1 and 2 – and no to #3 and 4 –...
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