All you have to do is tri! That’s what authors Libby Hurley and Betsy Noxon say. In their just released book, “Tri the Journey,” they’re spreading the word that with the right training and the right attitude, anyone can do a triathlon. “We wrote this book for someone who’s afraid to try a triathlon, and […]
Whether at work or play, back pain affects some 75 million Americans at some point of their life, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Cyclists and wannabes will be glad to know there’s a new bike shop in Evanston this spring. Bucephalus Bikes is owned and operated by two local cycling aficionados, Alex Añón of Evanston, whose family has been living car-free for 13 years, and Ryan Pavlik, who bikes to Evanston from his South Loop home. The store […]
My running partner is tall, dark, handsome, fit, loving and always ready for adventure. His name is Jet, and he is my dog. Training, treats, patience, and finally, Jet is a great companion on my morning runs. Running is a great way for you and your dog to stay fit, expend energy in a […]
At the 2011 annual stroke meeting, the Centers for Disease Control reported that strokes are becoming more frequent in younger populations. That means you. But, doctors also stress that simple lifestyle modifications can significantly reduce the potential for stroke later in life. Here’s what you should do now. Sparing Calories at the Risk of Stroke? […]
There are 25 steps up to the Tru Fit Personal Training Studio in Evanston. But the climb is not intimidating to Steffie Masur, 86, of Evanston, who willingly scales the stairs two times a week to work out with trainer Anne Monma. Steffie explains that she has always been active. When she stopped playing tennis […]
If your young athlete wants to take his or her game to the next level, Max Training Center offers professional athletic training in baseball, basketball, volleyball, and speed and agility. Instructors include former Bears and Cubs players. Owner Jim Rebecca of Mt. Prospect started his business to provide a service to the community. In that […]
In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative released a study claiming that women who use hormone replacement therapy drugs to treat the symptoms of menopause are more likely to get a deadly form of breast cancer. A media frenzy ensued, and most of the 70 million women in America going through menopause stopped taking hormones. Most […]
Making a “V” with your body will surely feel victorious when you conquer this move. Strengthen your core and work your abs, spine, arms and legs while doing this yoga-inspired position. This move will be challenging at first, but the more you work at it, the less difficult it will become. 1. Begin by sitting […]
Some women have an easy time getting pregnant, but for others, like Renata Cardelli of North Barrington, it was a struggle. But thanks to in vitro fertilization (IVF), along with prayer and perseverance, Renata and her husband Glen have two beautiful daughters. “I just feel like it was God’s plan, why I needed to go […]
