“Nothing Can Stop Me”: A Boston Marathon Survivor’s Story

In the midst of energy and pride, Celeste Corcoran’s life forever changed. On April 15, 2013

Celeste and her family were waiting in anticipation for Celeste’s sister to finish her first marathon – the famed Boston Marathon. In attempt to get a closer look at the finish line, Celeste and her family were caught in the middle of the Boston Marathon bombings. Continue reading ““Nothing Can Stop Me”: A Boston Marathon Survivor’s Story”

Nutrition 101: Fat Types & Their Sources

There are many types of fats coming from varying sources of which media makes claims to their benefits being positive or negative. Contrary to what you hear or may believe, not all fats are bad. We need fat in our diet in order to remain healthy and function properly. Here are the main types of fats and what you should know about them: Continue reading “Nutrition 101: Fat Types & Their Sources”

Choosing the Right Fitness Equipment

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Choosing to build a home gym is a big decision. With all the different types of equipment available, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether it’s the only piece you’ll need or for you’re putting together a more extensive home gym setup, here are some suggestions that may help you decide on the best equipment for you: Continue reading “Choosing the Right Fitness Equipment”

Beat the Heat: How to Stay Safe When Exercising Outside

With the heat of the summer on, exercising outside can be dangerous. From overheating to dehydration, knowing how to stay safe when exercising outside is something all women should know, athlete or not. Don’t ignore these basic rules.

Wear Sunscreen

Even if you are exercising on a cloudy day, you can still get burned. Choose a sunscreen that provides 50 SPF protection and reapply regularly. Avoid spray on sunscreen and sunscreens that claim to be over 50 SPF. Not only are aerosols bad for the environment, but anything over 50 SPF doesn’t work.

Stay Hydrated

Before, during and after exercising outdoors, it is very important to drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated will keep your muscles and cardiovascular system functioning as they should, as well as allowing you to sweat.

Sweating may seem gross, but it is essential to maintain your body temperature. When you sweat, you lose a lot of:

When you lose these three components, you are losing necessary nutrients and minerals. If you have cramping, that is usually a sign that you need potassium in your diet. You can replenish electrolytes with a sports drink like Gatorade. Never drink soft drinks when exercising. Soft drinks contain sugar and caffeine, both of which will dehydrate you even more. Balance sports drinks with water.

Check the Humidity

Even though sweating cools you down, it cannot do so on a humid day. That is why you should not only check the temperature outside before you exercise, but also the humidity. Humidity will make a hot day seem even more unbearable because the sweat will not be evaporating off of your body as it should. If you have to exercise outside on a humid day, take precautions and regularly find cool places to rest.

Listen to Your Body

While you need to push yourself to get stronger or faster, watch out for any warning signs that you’re pushing yourself too hard. If you begin to experience these symptoms, stop exercising and take a break:

  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea
  • Cramping

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The Many Benefits of Exercising While Pregnant

Exercise is beneficial for everyone. But for pregnant women, exercising is an important part of staying healthy that’s beneficial for them and their baby. By remaining active during your pregnancy, you can rest assured that you are taking advantage of the many benefits that come along with exercising:

Improve Health for Both Mom & Baby

By exercising while pregnant, you will not only be improving your health but your baby’s. Exercising prepares your body for the labor process and may reduce the need for pain medications. It also helps reduce the chances of:

You also potentially improve your baby’s:

  • Heart
  • Memory
  • Weight

How you take care of yourself during pregnancy also affects your baby not only in-utero but throughout its entire life. According to research, children of mothers who exercised during pregnancy had better memories and higher scores on intelligence and language tests. Mothers who exercised and ate healthy during their pregnancies also tended to have babies with healthier birth weight.

Exercising Helps Boost Your Immune System

Pregnant or not, exercising will help boost your immune system and fight off harmful germs and viruses. A healthy immune system is especially important when you are pregnant.

When pregnant, women’s immune systems tend to overreact when faced with invaders like the flu. In addition to exercise, it’s very important to stay up-to-date on your immunizations. Not only are you protecting your own health, but the health of your baby.

Exercising Reduces Stress

Exercising while pregnant is a great way to reduce stress, both mentally and physically. Keep your body in shape and your body will feel less of the negative physical effects of pregnancy. It’s also a great way to unwind and boost your mood.

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How to Keep Your Kids Safe When Using Fitness Equipment

Bringing fitness equipment into your home is a wonderful way to encourage the whole family to stay fit. However, safety concerns can come up. As a rule, children should not use home fitness equipment.

Teens, on the other hand, can use home fitness equipment when taught how to use it properly. You should discuss rules and demonstrate how to use it properly when the equipment arrives to reduce the risk of accidental injury. Continue reading “How to Keep Your Kids Safe When Using Fitness Equipment”

A Guide to Safe Exercise While Pregnant

If you’re pregnant and want to exercise, you’ve probably wondered if it’s safe. On top of that, you may have been bombarded with advice from well-meaning family and friends on what you should and shouldn’t do.

TRUEs guid to working out while pregnantWhile it may seem rude, your doctor’s advice is the one that matters above friends or family. Hiring a trainer who specializes in pregnancy can help you exercise safely and motivate you to stay healthy. Before continuing or beginning an exercise regimen when pregnant with or without a trainer, get your doctor’s okay. Continue reading “A Guide to Safe Exercise While Pregnant”

Why You Should Get Involved With Bike MS

why you should get involved in Bike MSEvery year, the National MS Society hosts events all over the country in hopes of raising awareness of multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the central nervous system. Through these events, donations are raised to help MS research in the hopes of finding a cure. By participating in MS events, you are:

  • Completing a marathon
  • Raising awareness
  • Donating to a great cause

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Show Your Support with the Bike MS Cycling Bike

Multiple Sclerosis, often referred to as MS, is a chronic disease which involves damaging of the nerves located in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of this disease vary widely and are similar to other conditions, which makes it difficult to pin-point whether or not an individual is suffering from MS.

Bike MS Bike now available

To show our support of MS research, TRUE Fitness has developed The Bike MS, an exercise cycling bike that will help raise awareness to this troubling disease and to those who are suffering from it. Continue reading “Show Your Support with the Bike MS Cycling Bike”