Jennifer Hellickson

How to kick your workout into high gear with caffeine

There’s quite a bit of buzz over caffeine’s ability to affect your workout performance. Several studies suggest that having a cup or two of coffee, tea or cola an hour before exercise may allow you to...

San Jose Earthquakes to host inaugural 5K/10K race at site of new stadium

If you feel the Earth shaking with the thundering of thousands of footsteps in San Jose next weekend, there’s a good chance you’re in the midst of the inaugural San Jose Earthquakes “Quakes 5K/10K...

The couch potato’s guide to fitness

If a thumb on the remote is the extent of your current exercise regimen, it’s time to reassess your fitness routine and get serious about getting healthy. Granted, going from couch potato to enthusiastic exerciser will take a...

Do your body and soul good by “Sweatin’ for Sammy”

Samantha Green was born with a very rare genetic condition: Microcephaly with Simplified Gyral Patterns Type 1. At birth, her parents were told that their daughter would be a “vegetable,” but Sammy has consistently beaten the odds. Much...

No longer perky? Your sports bra may be to blame

Eight out of 10 women are wearing the wrong bra size, and 56 percent of women say they experience pain when working out. Coincidence? I think not. Ladies, there’s simply no need to endure mid-workout discomfort when...

Make a new Mother’s Day tradition at the Mermaid Run East Bay

This year, why not honor Mom by gathering the girls and making a point to get outside, get active and leave a lasting legacy of family health and fitness?Studies show that most children don’t meet their suggested...

Unleash your inner diva at this weekend’s ‘Run Like a Diva’ half marathon

Remember when you were younger and would stand in front of the mirror playing dress up? Well, just because you’re all grown-up doesn’t mean you can’t throw on a tutu, boa and tiara...

P90X2 Phase Two: The good, the bad, the ugly

“This is the new dimension. Before we were working parts and got fit; now, we’re connecting body parts and becoming athletic.” – Tony HortonOk, let’s start with the bad news first (and by bad...

Five tips for starting (and sticking to) a long-term fitness routine

Fad diets and extreme exercise regimens are not novel ideas when it comes to battling the bulge, but one recent trend to hit the U.S. is giving doctors real reason for concern.As reported in The New York Times...

Stroll for a good cause at Walk-a-looza 2012

Fitness isn’t always about doing something good for yourself; living a truly healthy lifestyle means making time for doing good for others, too.Swap your competitive spirit for a philanthropic one, and help raise funds for education on...

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How to kick your workout into high gear with caffeine

San Jose Earthquakes to host inaugural 5K/10K race at site of new stadium

The couch potato’s guide to fitness

Do your body and soul good by “Sweatin’ for Sammy”

No longer perky? Your sports bra may be to blame

Make a new Mother’s Day tradition at the Mermaid Run East Bay

Unleash your inner diva at this weekend’s ‘Run Like a Diva’ half marathon

P90X2 Phase Two: The good, the bad, the ugly

Five tips for starting (and sticking to) a long-term fitness routine

Stroll for a good cause at Walk-a-looza 2012

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