By Brandon McDearis Cauliflower is a member of the cabbage family that has many uses in cooking. It is often a great low-glycemic substitute for potatoes in purees and gratins, and it is a nice addition to stir-fries and vegetable medleys. It is often overlooked on its own as
By Elizabeth Towe Efficient running requires a stable-stance leg from which you can drive your body forward. Connecting the power of the stance leg to a stable torso with opposite arm rotation improves the efficiency of running. The Step Back Lunge with Single Arm Row, one of my favorite
By Michael Minzes Over the last 6 months I made some small changes that had a dramatic effect on the quality of my life and health; simple changes anyone can do with very little effort. I simply changed the way I thought about diet and exercise. Then I spoke
Typically, when I think about Colorado, I think about winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. But last summer when the Carolina weather turned blazing hot with smothering humidity I took my family on a cool-climate getaway to Colorado. While there, I discovered the amazing town of Winter Park— the
Altra Torin 2.5 Zero-drop running shoe brand Altra gave it’s Torin road shoe a fresh new look and updated mesh upper in their 2.5 version. This highly cushioned running shoe has a stack height of 28mm and weighs in at just 9.1 ounces. The compound midsole is responsive and
By Tracy Owns In the past few years there has been a huge shift in eating habits with so many people expressing an interest in making healthier, homemade meals made from wholesome, locally-grown, organic ingredients. Often times, however, these healthy and homemade meals never get made. There are several
Martha Nauman, a resident of Huntersville, NC, has always been passionate about being an athlete, teacher, and mother. However, in February 2013, she faced a serious health situation that would lead her to find even greater ways to inspire others. Nauman was rarely sick, paid close attention to her
By Rob Schneider & Brian Beatty It takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a community to support the health and wellness of each of us. We rely upon and build those we are drawn to because of shared values, philosophies, and visions. The activities we
By Brian Beatty We all want to train to perform at our best; however, we may unknowingly be training for a level of minimal competency. Knowing how hard to push and when to stop in exercise and training is a critical variable. As we start a new year, it
By Joe Nuss Black Men Run started with a simple Facebook post in July 2013 when Jason Russell invited African-American men to join him for a group run. Russell started running back in 2007 after receiving a diagnosis of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Through running and a
