Shelley has been a personal trainer, nutrition consultant and has completed marathons, biked across Oregon, run 5ks, walked 10ks and everything in between. She enjoys hiking and biking with her family. Contact her at shelley270@gmail.com.
What to get your favorite gym-rat? Check out this holiday gift guide for ideas on what to get your favorite fitness enthusiast.
Sports watch – watches can be very basic to having gps on them
New headphones - check for...
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be the “stuff your face” holiday. Change your mindset and turn it into what the title implies: gratitude. Be thankful that you are fit and your body is healthy and strong. If...
The annual Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo will be here before we know it. Thursday, November 26, 2009 the run will be held through Washington Park and the zoo.
The 4 mile run begins at 8:00am.
The 4...
Register November 1st for the Hippie Chick Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon. Online only registration begins at 12:01am on November 1st and closes when 900 lucky women sign up.
Last year registration filled in only 8 hours (so wait...
There are special socks for every sport imaginable: running, hiking, cycling, walking and many others. Are they necessary? Not absolutely but they can be helpful. In certain activities such as hiking, they may be vital to a long, happy hike...
A popular request on fitness forums is often “How do I achieve the perfect body?” This request is often ridiculed for days by forum regulars, and rightly so. There is no “perfect body”. There is only...
The 100 Calorie Snack Cookbook by Sally Sampson contains over 200 recipes that will be effective in helping those on a low calorie or reduced calorie diet plan. There is really something in here for everyone. With snack options ranging...
YogaFit’s Yoga for Cyclist’s DVD is an answer to a bikers prayer. The DVD includes a ten minute pre-ride yoga stretch, a five minute post ride cool down, and a 30 minute anytime yoga practice...
The If You Have Back Pain DVD is a great DVD for any individual with back pain. It is a fairly basic, easy to follow exercise DVD that will be helpful for anyone suffering with pain in the low back...
Walking for exercise is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to get in shape. The only equipment required is a good pair of running or walking shoes and some casual, comfortable clothes.Warm UpWhen walking outside, start...