When Lake Barrington resident Hasna Osman cycles through the rolling hills around her home, she usually does it with a group of women (and a few men) organized by the Barrington Bike Club. “I used to ride in college and I love the outdoors,” Osman says. “But then I got married, had kids—life got in […]
The summer season is associated with spending time out in the warm weather, and what better way to enjoy it than with a game of tennis?
No one wants to hear the ‘c’ word. But, that’s what my mom heard last January. More specifically … non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Fortunately, her doctor said we caught it early and it was highly treatable. I had recently interviewed a graduate of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program of Integrative Medicine, Roberta Lee, M.D., for my Healthy […]
If you worked hard to burn off that winter fat and get your summer bod, it might seem like every weekend barbeque is just leading you into temptation. Here’s the skinny on staying skinny this summer—and it might not be as hard as you think. Eat Conscientiously Countless BBQs and picnics at Ravinia are fun, […]
When shopping for new gym shoes these days, you might be tempted to up the ante by choosing a shoe that enhances your workout just by wearing them. Lots of shoes now claim to relieve stress on your joints and back, while also toning core leg and butt muscles as you move. Toning shoes all […]
A dancer’s physique, which certainly looks good in a bathing suit, consists of strong abs and a beautifully lifted tushie. The legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham introduced this exercise as “The Pretzel.” It’s been updated to slim the waistline, tone the lower back and obliques, all while lifting the seat muscles. You might not […]
If you can walk—and if you know your right from your left—square dancing is a perfect way to add fun, friends and exercise to your life. Here’s a perfect example: It’s a Tuesday night and we’re helping new square dancers in Glenview review the intricacies of the Tea Cup Chain … and whoops, THAT wasn’t […]
Burning calories, reducing your carbon footprint and enjoying the weather are three great reasons to take up biking. But if your last bicycle had a banana seat and streamers, you might be due for a new one. Here’s a quick guide to help you find the best bike for you. Road: For women who want […]
Dara Torres is a 12-time Olympic medalist, an involved mother, and BTW, this 43-year-old has abs that would make Jessica Alba jealous. She’s not just thin, she’s rock solid. Torres recently came to Chicago and spoke to an enthusiastic group of swimmers while on tour to promote her newest book, “Gold Medal Fitness: A Revolutionary […]
If you dislike crunches, here is the core exercise for you. The Bird Dog Plank works the neck and back muscles along with the chest, abs, glutes and hamstrings. The isometric contraction of the abdominal muscles strengthens your core, which not only makes you look better, but also improves your posture, fine tunes your balance […]
