Join Green Mountain at Fox Run as we blog about Weight Stigma Awareness Week, sponsored by the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA). Today, BEDA encourages us to recommit to taking care of ourselves, challenging weight bias, standing up for healthy body image and ending fat talk. Today I can say that I love to be in my body. This has […] read more »
Frustrated that you just can’t get your exercise mojo working? That you always seem to be full of excuses for not getting a fitness routine down? One exercise obstacle can be not being ready when the mood strikes! To help, Green Mountain at Fox Run has put together a gym bag checklist so you’re always ready to go… after work, […] read more »
This article was written by Green Mountain senior fitness specialist LynnAnn Covell for Already Pretty, in response to a reader question about finding the right fitness routine when you have time and mobility issues (in this case scoliosis and knee tenderness). It is an exciting and hopeful moment when you find a physical activity that works for you and your […] read more »
“I don’t want to go to my appointment with my trainer.” “I hate walking.” “I should go swimming, but I’d rather not.” It is statements like these that take us down the slippery slope into inertia, funky feelings, “the pits”. We can feel pressured, required, and “shoulded” to do what is good for us. So how do we get through […] read more »
A book review by Green Mountain alum, Jill C. “The Fat Chick Works Out” Author Jeanette DePatie is a Health at Every Size (HAES) advocate and exercise instructor who wants you to rediscover movement and the powerful benefits it can bring to you at your current size. Those immediate benefits can include a lower risk of cancer, improved mood, better […] read more »
Following the Olympics, I saw dozens of athletes who inspire me. Missy Franklin – what a phenom! Gabby Douglas – did you see her on the balance beam? Usain Bolt – do I even need to say anything? But my real fitness inspiration, or fit-spiration, is someone just like you and me. In fact, you might know her. She’s part […] read more »
On my drive to work last week, I heard a segment on NPR about the fact that the US sent more women than men to the Olympics this year. While the difference is not huge, seemingly 8 more woman based on my googling-results, I still think this is pretty cool and empowering. Considering that the Ancient Olympics were originally limited to […] read more »
In discussing the typical obstacles to exercise, it’s common to hear people mention the weather. “It’s too hot” or “it’s too cold” or “it’s raining” or “it’s icy out.” Sometimes these could just be excuses, but often they are valid reasons to stay indoors. If your favorite mode of movement is an outdoor activity like walking, biking, running, hiking, etc… what can you do when the […] read more »
Many women who come to Green Mountain reconnect to exercise and rediscover their joy of movement by just being more active outdoors again. Volleyball games, walking the logging trail, and shorter hikes are among the most popular activities here. I personally love hiking – you can take in the beauty of nature and the health benefits are numerous. Here are […] read more »
Are you away from home this weekend and looking for an easy travel workout? Green Mountain at Fox Run fitness intern Shannon shows how you can strength train your upper body on the go this summer. Last week we featured a lower body travel workout for women using a Dyna-Band. All you need for the upper body travel workout is […] read more »
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