Here are the questions I’m sure you’ve asked yourself: • Do coaches REALLY help all that much? • Are they WORTH the money? • Can’t you just Google all the information you want and do it...

Editor’s Note: We happy to announce that On Fitness is returning with a new writer. The monthly column will be written by Elizabeth Carpenter. Yes, she already pens the Nutrition Bites column, but don’t...

These little berries bring in a deep redness of color perfect for this time of year and are packed full of nutrients! Cranberries are closely related to blueberries, but are very tart and have a sharp taste. Cranberries are...

With ninety degree heat and frequent beach trips becoming a summer reality, one trend we inevitably encounter each season is an uptick in calls for summer weight loss programs. Usually, this sort of program conjures images...

Two simple steps to flatten the stomach, tone the hips and eliminate nagging pain…. Why does it always seem as if the right decisions are also the hardest? By this I am referring to the hundreds of small choices we...

Learn how to improve your 5K time while cutting down on garbage volume. With Mayfaire finally behind us, runners across Polk County can look forward to a summer of races and runs in the blazing heat (cough). I write this...

Tired of boring sixty minute workouts? Learn how to countdown the clock by cranking up the efficiency and intensity. Around the middle of every year, a very predictable trend in most gyms across America is groaning and...

Despite our differing goals, ages and needs, one common denominator we all share are aches and pains. It seems no matter what we do or how much we stretch, everyone is dealing with a sore shoulder, an achy spot on the back...

For both personal trainers and athletes alike, the million dollar question when it comes to performance is how not to get injured. The truth is that if I possessed the definitive answer to this question, I would likely be...

One though which often crosses my mind when training younger athletes is that I wish I understood at their age what I now know about training. I must say have absolutely no regrets about falling in love with fitness learning...

Whether shaping up for summer or preparing for an event, one of the benefits of joining any gym are fitness classes which put a different spin on exercise. From zumba and spin to body pump and jam, I firmly believe each...

Today, the BackChannel crew joins with True Style columnists Cathy Hayes and Courtney Philpot to find the perfect outfit. Then Kristin Goerl heads to Lake Hollingsworth with Rich Wills to learn the proper running...

As the weather finally grows warmer outside, one thing we can look forward to this spring are the numerous races and triathlons our fine city has to offer. Whether this means running your first 5k or shattering previous...